Lumbar disc herniation refers to the condition in which one of the discs in the lower back (lumbar spine) protrudes or ruptures. The lumbar spine consists of a stack of bones called vertebrae ...

Dr. Jeff Lehmen, a spine surgeon at SSM St. Mary's Hospital, said this assumption could be a sign of lumbar disk herniation, ...

A herniated disc, also known as a ruptured disc or a slipped disc, is characterized by one of the discs in the spine breaking open or moving out of place. "Your spinal column encases and protects ...

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Neurological spine surgeon David Yam, MD, has joined the Spine Center at Prosser Memorial Health in Walla Walla, Wash. The ...

A herniated disc occurs when a tear in the outer layer of the disc allows the inner substance to leak into the spinal canal. It is possible for a bulging disc to occur without any symptoms.