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Risks and Issues With Discectomy

Discectomy is a very common surgical treatment for herniated discs. These procedures vary in their techniques and invasiveness, which causes differences in success rates, recovery

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The Difference Between Bulging and Herniated Discs

If youā€™ve been living with back pain, youā€™ve likely come across terms like ā€œpinched nerveā€, ā€œbulging discā€, and ā€œslipped discā€. These terms are often used interchangeably in reference to herniated discs and bulging discs, and even ā€œherniatedā€ and ā€œbulgingā€ are commonly used interchangeably. While these are all terms that are used to describe spinal disc issues and spine pain, they mean different things, and thereā€™s a difference between bulging and herniated discs. But how can you tell what this difference is?

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Back pain caused by backpacks

The Impact of Backpacks on Back Pain

Itā€™s common for adults and children alike to wear backpacks. They provide a convenient way to carry everything you may need throughout your day. However, carrying everything you need on your back can get heavy, placing more weight on your spine than itā€™s prepared to carry. This added weight then has the potential to cause damage to your spinal discs, leading to back pain.

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Herniated disc pain caused by pinched nerve

Pinched Nerve or Something Else?

There are many different terms used to refer to herniated discs, such as a disc protrusion, disc prolapse, ruptured disc, or slipped disc, but the only correct way to refer to this condition is as a herniated disc. Using these other terms to refer to a herniated disc will not only confuse patientsā€™ understanding of what a disc herniation actually is, but it can also confuse patientsā€™ understanding of what causes pain related to herniated discs, such as a so-called pinched nerve. This confusion can result in patients failing to get the proper treatment for their herniation, leading to unnecessary pain and discomfort.

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Symptoms and Treatment for Herniated Discs

Although most herniated discs are found in the lower back, known as the lumbar section, it is possible to have a herniated disc in your neck, where the cervical spine is located. The most common signs and symptoms of a herniated disc include the following.

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