Jul 18, 2025 · Causes Disk herniation is most often the result of a gradual, aging-related wear and tear called disk degeneration. As people age, the disks become less flexible and more prone …

Mar 12, 2024 · Compared with a bulging disk, a herniated disk is more likely to cause pain because it protrudes farther and is more likely to compress nerve roots.

Dec 2, 2025 · Disk replacement, which maintains range of motion and uses metal such as titanium with a synthetic, mobile core. Fusion, the traditional approach, is now performed less …

Sep 19, 2025 · Imaging tests Imaging tests can provide detailed information to guide diagnosis and treatment. Examples include: Neck X-ray. An X-ray can show changes in the spine, such …

Dec 21, 2023 · Diagnosis To diagnose a pinched nerve, your healthcare professional asks about your symptoms and conducts a physical exam. If your healthcare professional suspects a …

Jul 18, 2025 · A herniated disk occurs when some of the softer material inside the disk pushes out through a crack in the tougher outside of the disk. This can irritate or press on nearby nerves …

Jan 18, 2025 · Watch these step-by-step instructions for using a dry powder disk inhaler.

Jul 24, 2024 · Diskectomy is surgery to remove the damaged part of a disk in the spine. A diskectomy can relieve the pressure caused by a herniated disk. A herniated disk happens …

Apr 16, 2024 · Overview A discogram, also called discography, is an imaging test used to look for the cause of back pain. A discogram might help your healthcare professional determine if a …

Jun 8, 2024 · Identifying the cause of a patient's cervical radiculopathy is essential to treatment selection, notes Dr. Freedman. While most cervical disk disease is treatable without surgery, if …