Slipped (Herniated) DiscWhat is a slipped disc?Your spinal column is made up of a series of bones (vertebrae) stacked onto each other. From top to bottom, the column includes seven bones in the cervical spine, 12 in the thoracic spine, and five in

Don't Let a Slipped Disc Disrupt Your LifeA slipped disc can be painful and life-changing. A slipped disc occurs when the gel covering a disc in the spine herniates and shifts, due to degeneration of disc elasticity. A slipped disc is also known

What can cause lower back pain?Most acute low back pain is mechanical in nature, meaning that there is a disruption in the way the components of the back (the spine, muscle, intervertebral discs, and nerves) fit together and move. Some examples of

Some common causes of spine pain include:1. Muscle or ligament strain: This can happen from improper lifting, poor posture, lack of exercise, or being overweight.2. Spinal stenosis: This is when the spinal canal narrows, which can cause nerve pain

What is Sciatica?Sciatica describes pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back, down through the buttock, hamstrings and into the lower leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. The spinal sections it originate

Bulging DiscA bulging disc injury is a common spine injury sustained to your spine's intervertebral disc. It can occur in your lumbar spine (lower back), thoracic spine (upper and mid-back) or your cervical spine (neck). A bulging disc can common

Bulging DiscA bulging disc injury is a common spine injury sustained to your spine's intervertebral disc. It can occur in your lumbar spine (lower back), thoracic spine (upper and mid-back) or your cervical spine (neck). A bulging disc can common

Neck pain may be caused by arthritis, disc degeneration, narrowing of the spinal canal, muscle inflammation, strain or trauma. In rare cases, it may be a sign of cancer or meningitis. For serious neck problems, a primary care physician and often a sp