Bulging Disc: Factors That Worsen Symptoms and How to Prevent It
A bulging disc is worsened by poor posture, improper lifting, repetitive movements, high-impact activities, weak core, excess weight, and lifestyle fa...
By Jordan
Category: Spine Health
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Lumbar Discs: Number, Anatomy, Role, and Common Issues
There are typically five lumbar intervertebral discs in the human spine, situated between the five lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5) and the sacrum.
By Alex
Artificial Disc Replacement: Levels, Risks, and Alternatives
While there is no absolute numerical limit, artificial disc replacement surgery is most commonly performed at one or two spinal levels, with multi-lev...
By Hart
Annular Fissures: Understanding Tears in Spinal Discs, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Annular fissures are tears in the annulus fibrosus, the tough outer ring of intervertebral discs, often leading to back pain and sometimes contributin...
By Hart
Uncovertebral Disease: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Uncovertebral disease is a degenerative condition affecting the uncovertebral joints in the cervical spine, leading to bone spur formation, pain, and ...
By Alex
Disc Extrusion: Understanding, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
A disc extrusion is a type of intervertebral disc herniation where the gel-like nucleus pulposus ruptures through the outer fibrous ring but remains c...
By Jordan
Sciatica and Spinal Stenosis: Understanding Differences, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Sciatica is a symptom of nerve irritation, often from a disc herniation, presenting unilateral pain, while spinal stenosis is a structural narrowing o...
By Hart
Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion (PCDF): Procedure, Indications, and Recovery
A Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion (PCDF) is a complex surgical procedure performed on the neck (cervical spine) from the back, designed to...
By Jordan
Cervical Disc Replacement: Understanding ADR, Device Selection, and Outcomes
The "best" cervical disc replacement is not a universal answer but a highly individualized decision based on patient anatomy, pathology, sur...
By Hart
