


How Do I Know I Have a Slipped Disc?
A slipped disc in your back, also called a bulging disc or a herniated disc, can be a serious health problem that affects your ability to go about your daily life. The role of discs in your spine is to act as shock absorbers between your vertebrae so that your body...
Exercise: Is It Good for Back Pain?
One of the best ways to lesson back pain and maintain a healthy spine is to perform back exercises. Although it’s common for patients to think they should stay in bed or stop all exercising when their back is acting up, resting for more than a couple of days can...
Cervical Spondylotic Myelophathy
Cervical spondylotic myelophathy is a very big term to describe damage to your spinal cord in your neck. It affects the spinal cord fibers that transmit impulses to your legs, arms, and hands. When that impulses aren’t transmitting as they should, it may cause...
Cervical Disc Herniations Explained
Your neck is comprised of vertebrae and discs that help your neck move comfortably. When the gel-like center of a disc ruptures and leaks out through a tear in the disc wall, it irritates the spinal nerves and causes pain. This is called a cervical disc herniation, or...