Defining Degenerative Disc Disease Intervertebral disc degeneration is a very common problem among both men and women. It can be a result of the normal aging process, and is often times asymptomatic. The intervertebral discs are an integral part of the spine all the way from the neck down to the low back. They help maintain stability and alignment of … Read More
What is a Herniated Disc?
What is a herniated disc? A herniated disc is when material from a vertebral disc ruptures into the spinal canal. Your spine is made of up a column of vertebrae separated by discs. Your nerves runs down behind the column of vertebral bodies and discs. You can think of the discs like a jelly donut. The outer shell (donut dough) … Read More