Oct 24, 2023 · A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, called disks, that sit between the bones that stack to make the spine. These bones are called vertebrae. A …

Jan 26, 2023 · Degenerative disk disease is a common cause of back pain. Our spinal disks wear out with age and use. About 20% of all U.S. adults have some amount of degeneration by age …

Mar 12, 2024 · Seeking a new approach to degenerative disk problems. Damage to the rubberlike pads between the bones in the spine, known as intervertebral disks, does not heal or …

Jan 5, 2025 · I was making the same choice 8 years ago for my C5/C6 disc that had collapsed by 50% and I had a disc osteophyte complex pressing 5 mm into the my spinal cord. Here are …

The spine (vertebral column) of a typical adult is composed of 32 vertebrae divided into five sections.

Mar 12, 2024 · Disks act as cushions between the bones that form the spine. These bones are called vertebrae. Disks have an outer layer of tough cartilage that surrounds softer cartilage in …

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Jan 16, 2018 · A herniated disk happens when some of the softer material pushes out through a crack in the outer layers of the disk. A herniated disk may irritate or compress a nearby spinal …

Oct 14, 2024 · My lumbar spine had congenital stenosis, degenerative disc disease and neurogenic claudication. It caused pain, weakness and numbness from lower …

Oct 24, 2023 · A herniated disk occurs when some of the softer material inside the disk pushes out through a crack in the tougher outside of the disk. This can irritate or press on nearby …