TAMPA (BLOOM) – Herniated discs are a common source of back and neck pain, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. If you’ve ever experienced persistent back pain, you may have wondered if a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 70-year-old active dentist and pharmacist with chronic lower back pain. My MRI shows a compressed/extruded disc in contact with a specific nerve. It is extruded by 5 mm. I know ...

A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring, causing ...

Corpectomy and laminectomy are two surgical options to treat neck and back pain. The procedures are similar, but a corpectomy is more complex and typically has a longer recovery timeline. Corpectomy ...

When you’re dealing with herniated discs, finding the right specialist in New York can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry; you’re not alone in this journey. It is crucial to focus on professionals with ...