Article updated and reviewed by Scott J. Luhmann, MD, Instructor in Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine on June 24, 2005.
An intervertebral disc is a soft cushion which is sandwiched between the vertebral bodies. A ruptured disc, also called a herniated disc, occurs when the
Full Question: my 14 year old daughter has a bulging disc in her neck... this was found via mri... i dont recall any one incident that... Read more »
Spinal disc degeneration is not a disease. In other words, disc degeneration is not an abnormality in the normal human body. By itself,... Read more »
A recent task force has determined that women are at higher risk for developing neck pain than men. What accounts for this gender... Read more »
Life can be a pain in the neck. Don't let it happen to you. Here are some ways to prevent neck pain from slowing your life... Read more »
Imagine holding a bowling ball all day, everyday, over your head. Can you feel your shoulder muscles getting sore? Can you imagine... Read more »
The person with the most replaced parts wins and now the joint replacement race does not stop with hips, knees or shoulders. Spinal discs are the... Read more »
Disc herniation sounds scary, but what is it really? Remember from Spine Anatomy 101 that the spinal disc is a squishy thing that sits in between the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesPain - neck; Neck stiffnessConsiderationsNeck pain is discomfort in any of the structures in the neck. These include muscles and... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Scott J. Luhmann, MD, Instructor in Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and CausesThe origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle... Read more »