Here's what a herniated disc is, what causes it and what sort of treatment options are available and recommended if you experience one.

Lumbar disk herniation is one of the most common structural changes in the lower back and the most common cause of radiating ...

Back pain may disrupt daily living by making it difficult to enjoy hobbies or simply carry out simple chores Rest or treatment may help with some back discomfort but if the pain persists or becomes wo ...

Among the patients who visit the hospital due to back pain, the most diagnosed disease is 'intervertebral disc ...

By understanding the symptoms and available treatments for osteoarthritis and herniated discs, older adults and their caregivers can take proactive steps toward managing pain effectively and ...

There was a significant decrease of 13.0 points on the Oswestry Disability Index in the acupuncture group vs 4.9 points in the sham acupuncture group at week 4. HealthDay News — Acupuncture ...

ENDOSCOPIC spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat lumbar (lower back) disc prolapse (also known as a ...

A discectomy is a common procedure performed on herniated discs, in which the surgeon performs the surgery using the hole as the access point. However, if the hole is left open, particularly if it is ...

Acupuncture can alleviate pain and improve function in patients with chronic sciatica from a herniated disk, according to a Chinese study. At six hospitals in China, researchers recruited 216 ...