As people age, joint and back pain often become more frequent. While some discomfort is a normal part of aging, chronic ...

The spine's critical functionalities include movement, stability, and protection of the spinal cord while common spinal ...

Dealing with back pain can make it more challenging to complete everyday tasks and to enjoy your life, as it interferes with productivity, sleep, and physical activity. Getting to the root of the ...

People with a herniated disk do not usually need surgery. Doctors often recommend physical therapy to treat the symptoms of a herniated disk. Any disk in the spine can become herniated ...

The Olympics are a celebration of athletic prowess, an event that incidentally highlights the diversity of the human body. Take height for example. Simone Biles, the GOAT, hurtled herself through ...

During a recent edition of his “Kliq This” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash revealed that he recently got an MRI that showed he had a “couple” herniated discs. You can check out some highlights ...

Many patients with lower back pain, sciatica, pain down the back of the legs, or weakness of the lower-extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated (a.k.a. compressed or ruptured) spinal disc.

Increased pressure from breathing can worsen symptoms. Treatment for a herniated disc involves physical therapy and possible surgery if symptoms are chronic and/or severe. Pneumonia is an infection ...

Up TreatmentMedically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLTMedically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLTA herniated ...

Although physical rehabilitation is similar to physical therapy, and the two terms are often used interchangeably, there are also some significant differences. Physical rehabilitation is a more ...

Both medical therapy and surgery require follow-through with physical therapy. This improves muscle use and can help your dog ... Bone is removed from the area of injury and the herniated disc ...