Herniated disc
Also called: spinal disc herniation
A condition that affects the rubbery disks between the bones that stack to make the spine.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Spinal disk herniation, also known as a slipped or herniated disk, occurs when the soft center of a spinal disk pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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