Each level in the back is a different joint. L4-5 in your back is a joint just like your knee or your shoulder. Herniated discs are joint injuries. The most common cause of a herniated disc is a ...

Objectives Evidence comparing the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation is controversial. We sought to compare short-term and long-term ...

Yoga for herniated discs is a natural remedy for getting a break from lower back pain and discomfort. Almost 5 to 2 people ...

A herniated or bulging disc in the back can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a test typically recommended ...

University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated ...

often due to a herniated lumbar disc. This compression can lead to severe symptoms, including loss of bladder and bowel control, and requires urgent medical intervention. Recent research has ...

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 ...

University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated discs in their spine. Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou, MD, completed Arthrex's ...