A recent conversation about cortisone shots and back pain due to herniated discs inspired me to write this article. The person I was speaking with was quite misinformed about when cortisone shots are ...

The bones or vertebrae that form the spine in your back are cushioned by spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. But when a ...

Lower back pain isn’t always a slipped disc. A spine doctor explains hidden causes like sacroiliac joint arthritis, symptoms, ...

Non-surgical treatments, such as physical therapy and painkillers, are as effective as surgery in alleviating back pain for herniated discs, a new study from the Journal of the American Medical ...

One day, everything is fine. The next day, you wake up to a radiating pain in your spine every time you cough, sneeze or twist your back. What gives? If this story sounds familiar, you may have a ...

You could call it the mother of all spinal problems: bulging discs in the spine. Also called herniated discs, this condition results when the gelatinous insides of a disc either leak or are pushed ...

BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, arm pain—these can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, it can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.

Dr. Vitaly Gordin answers the question: 'Herniated Disc Possible With No Pain?' — -- Question: My Doctor Told Me I Have A Herniated Disc On My MRI, But I Have No Pain. How Is This Possible?

Q. I would like to know what happens if the liquid in the discs between the vertebrae runs out. One of my discs is leaking, and I am worried that it might damage my back. People said I will end up in ...