Houston Methodist doctors determined that Roberts had a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak, a rare condition that can cause ...

WE’RE living through a back pain epidemic.  It affects 49million people in the UK and 619million globally, and it can wreak ...

Spine extension (bending backward) causes posterior disc bulging and bulging of the ligamentum flava, which Results in further narrowing of the central and lateral canals. To compensate, a forward ...

Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common spinal condition that profoundly affects patients’ quality of life. Timely and precise diagnosis is essential for efficient therapy and enhancing patient ...

Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been an indispensable tool for the spine surgeon. Its value in assessing normal spinal anatomy, features of degenerative spine, and in diagnosing ...

While herniated discs may occur in almost any level of the spine, lumbar microdiscectomy – surgery in the lower portion of the back – is the most common site for this procedure. How long does a ...

Lumbar herniated disc are common manifestations of degenerative spine diseases, the main cause of radiated lower back pain. This guideline followed standard of a systematic review with recovery of ...

Figure 1. Morphometric Changes in the Lumbar Spine on T2-Weighted MRI. (A) Sagittal view: Non-degenerated discs showing hyperintense signal and normal height. (B) Transverse view: Non-degenerated ...

Explore stretches for lumbar pain relief. Alleviate discomfort by targeting your lower back for improved flexibility and comfort.

Whether your considering surgery or not, exercise is a valuable part of treating herniated disc symptoms. Find exercise instructions for the pain.