DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 70-year-old active dentist and pharmacist with chronic lower back pain. My MRI shows a compressed/extruded disc in contact with a specific nerve. It is extruded by 5 mm. I know ...

Those living with herniated discs now have a less invasive surgery as an option that can repair the damaged disc microscopically.Having a herniated disc is painful, and having traditional spinal ...

Herniated disc surgery is usually the last resort after trying other treatments such as anti-inflammatories, pain relievers, therapy, injections, and rest. There are several types. Between each of the ...

Back decompression aims to relieve back pain by taking pressure off compressed spinal discs. There are surgical and nonsurgical methods of back decompression. Nonsurgical therapy includes spinal ...

Pink had cervical disc replacement surgery over New Year’s. Here’s what chronic neck pain sufferers should know about the procedure.

DEBORAH: AND TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, A LOOK AT ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT SURGERY. IT CAN CAUSE TERRIBLE PAIN AND NERVE PAIN GOING DOWN THE ARM. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR CHARLES EDWARDS II, SAYS ...

Most slipped discs improve with non surgical treatment and time Surgery is needed only in severe or complicated cases Early care and lifestyle changes can support recovery and prevention A slipped ...

An internet celeb and fashion brand founder has shared concerning health updates after undergoing emergency artificial disc ...