Bulging and herniated discs are common, and most do not require surgical intervention. This statement may be a shock to many reading, but data suggests this to be true. What if I told you that about 50% of people over the age of 40 have at least one bulging disc. Then...
- Home
- /
- herniated disc
herniated disc
Discs DON’T really “SLIP”
A common belief surrounding back pain is that discs “slip” out of place. Let’s start with this concept is an impossibility. If discs actually moved out of place the spine would be truly unstable…which it is not. The design of the spine is vertebra disc vertebra and so...
Unable to Stand Up Tall (because of Back Pain)
Does your back pain leave you with feeling like you can’t stand up straight? Do you find it difficult to stand up from a chair due to your back? When you look in the mirror do you look crooked? Do you find it difficult to complete simple daily activities due to...
Do I Have A Pinched Nerve (in my Neck)?
The moment anyone feels any sort of pain in their neck and/or arm most automatically assume it is a pinched nerve. But is it really a pinched nerve or rather something else? Did you know that there is more than 1 reason for arm combined with neck pain? The muscles,...
A Bulging or Herniated Disc Does NOT Mean Surgery is Necessary
Contrary to the belief of many, having a bulging or herniated disc does not mean surgery is necessary. But how can that be when many say otherwise? My surgeon, my neighbor, the internet all say surgery is necessary for this issue. Here is the deal…everything you...
