The spine is composed of 26 bones called vertebrae, with discs in between them acting as cushions. These discs are made up of a jelly-like substance and play a crucial...
You often hear words associated with a herniated disc like “pinched nerve”, “ruptured disc” or “bulging disc”, but they are essentially talking about the same thing. Spinal discs are the...
What Is a Herniated Disc? You often hear words associated with a herniated disc like “pinched nerve”, “ruptured disc” or “bulging disc”, but they are essentially talking about the same...
There are more than 3 million cases of herniated discs every year. To say the least, it’s a very common spinal condition. If you haven’t heard of a herniated disc,...
Dr. Phillips talks about his interest in disc surgery for both cervical and lumbar herniated discs. For more videos – like us on facebook!https://www.facebook.com/NESpineHospital I have a particular interest in...
People will tend to use a myriad of different terms to describe a herniated disc, like “pinched nerve”, “ruptured disc” or “bulging disc”, but they are essentially talking about the...
The terms ‘herniated disc’ and ‘bulging disc’ are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are actually two different conditions. A herniated disc happens when there is a crack on the outer...
A disc herniates when the outer portion of the disc ruptures and some of the softer disc nucleus material squeezes out. When a herniated disc is bulging out of position...
Cervical discectomy procedures are performed to relieve the pressure on nerves from a herniated disc. A disc herniates when the outer portion of the disc ruptures and some of the...
Living with chronic neck or arm pain can have a profound impact on your daily life, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming. While many find relief through conservative treatments like...
