Posterior annular tears, ruptures in the spine's intervertebral discs, commonly arise from aging or external stressors. These ...

Conventionally, microscopic surgery is the preferred method of removing a herniated disc and decompressing the nerve root. Microscopic Lumbar Discectomy (MLD) is a relatively small procedure but ...

We’ve all felt some sort of back pain at some point, and about 619 million people have chronic lower back pain, per the World Health Organization. It can be debilitating and stop us from doing ...

such as lumbar radiculopathy (a pinched nerve at the lumbar spine level) or sciatica. Sciatica is a common cause of shooting leg pain. Spinal stenosis, a spinal injury, or herniated disc can also ...

That material can then put pressure on the nerve and cause pain, weakness and numbness. A discectomy is a common procedure performed on herniated discs, in which the surgeon performs the surgery using ...

This could indicate a herniated disc, where the disc presses on nearby nerves, causing sharp, radiating pain, numbness, or tingling. Signs That Should Not Be Ignored: Persistent back pain that ...

Shoppers around the world are spending more cautiously, Nestlé warned Thursday, prompting the packaged-food company to increase promotions to persuade consumers to open their wallets. “The ...

Dr. Krueger has has worked on more claims relating to Myelopathy, Herniated Disc and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) than other providers in the area. At present ...

With a herniated disc, it can press against the spinal cord and spinal nerves. Causes can include repeated heavy lifting, poor posture, or a history of back injury or underlying health condition.