Understanding the Duration of Inflammation from a Herniated Disc A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc, can be a source of intense and sustained pain. While some people recover quickly, others may continue to have ...
The Straight Leg Raise Test: A Key Diagnostic Tool for Herniated Discs Herniated discs are a common cause of lower back and leg pain, especially when they compress spinal nerve roots. When patients have lower back pain radiating down their ...
Can a Herniated Disc Be Felt Under the Skin? Many people who experience back pain wonder whether they can detect herniated discs themselves with their fingers. The short answer is no—herniated discs cannot be reliably felt or detected ...
Hot Baths and Herniated Discs: What Science Says about This Common Home Remedy A herniated disc—sometimes called a slipped or ruptured disc—occurs when the soft, jelly-like center of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the tougher ...