Category: degenerative disc disease
What You Need to Know About a Slipped Disc
October 24, 2019
A slipped disc, also known as a herniated disc, refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (discs) that sit between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack to make your spine. A spinal disc has a soft, jellylike center (nucleus) encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior. A herniated disc occurs when some of […]
Read moreDegenerative Disc Disease
November 15, 2018
Did you know that nearly everyone shows some signs of wear and tear on their spinal discs as they age? Contrary to its name, degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease; it’s a condition where pain is caused from a disc that degenerates over time. All of the bending, twisting and flexing that occurs […]
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