Dr. Jeff Lehmen, a spine surgeon at SSM St. Mary's Hospital, said this assumption could be a sign of lumbar disk herniation, ...

A herniated disc occurs when a tear in the outer layer of the disc allows the inner substance to leak into the spinal canal. It is possible for a bulging disc to occur without any symptoms.

occurs when a nerve root in the cervical spinal cord compresses. This can happen due to a herniated disk, bone spurs, or inflammation. Cervical radiculopathy can lead to neck pain that radiates ...

Nobody wants to find themselves involved in a car accident, let alone injured by one. An unfortunate truth of the road, ...

This pressure can result from various factors, including herniated discs, bone spurs, or soft tissue inflammation. The ...

Often the history of symptoms and physical exam may lead to suspicion of cervical stenosis, however, an MRI of the cervical spine is usually necessary for confirmation. Depending on the severity of ...