Jul 18, 2025 · The disks that lie between the vertebrae in the spine consist of a soft center (nucleus) surrounded by a tougher exterior (annulus). A herniated disk occurs when a portion of the nucleus …

Dec 2, 2025 · In this article, Arjun S. Sebastian, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal injury at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, talks about the common, yet sometimes challenging to …

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 and …

Jun 8, 2024 · With a herniated disk, a jellylike material emerges, pushing on the nerve root and producing pressure, inflammation and pain that can resolve without treatment in 6 to 8 weeks.

Sep 6, 2024 · He immediately diagnosed me with cervical spondylotic myelopathy caused by congenital stenosis/degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis. My spinal cord/nerve roots at C5-C6 were …

Jul 11, 2024 · I had leg issues from cervical canal stenosis that caused me to walk with a limp and uneven gait. Like I described, my symptoms could get better if my PT realigned my spine, and the …

Jul 24, 2024 · This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.

Sep 19, 2025 · Cervical spondylosis is the degeneration of the bones and disks in the neck. This condition can lead to a variety of problems, including herniated or bulging disks and bone spurs.

Mar 14, 2015 · A herniated disk happens when some of the center pushes out through a crack in the outer portion of the disk. A herniated disk may irritate or compress a nearby spinal nerve root.

Mar 23, 2025 · Depending on how much bone was removed and without hardware to stabilize the vertebrae, the foundation of the vertebrae may have been weakened and shifted to cause a new …