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 …

Jun 27, 2024 · Disks are the soft cushions that act as shock absorbers between the spinal bones. If part of the disk's soft inner material leaks out, it can press on the spinal cord or nerves.

Mar 12, 2024 · What's the difference between a bulging disk and a herniated disk? Disks act as cushions between the bones that form the spine. These bones are called vertebrae. Disks have an …

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 …

Mar 12, 2024 · A Mayo Clinic doctoral student and her mentor are studying how stem cells delivered through hydrogels could repair injured spinal disks.

Nov 26, 2024 · This procedure connects two or more bones in the spine. The bones then can't move, which helps ease neck or back pain.

Jun 10, 2022 · Mayo Clinic physiatrist Kimberly L. Seidel-Miller, M.D., discusses lumbar spinal stenosis and how to determine appropriate medical management options for this condition.

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.

Aug 17, 2024 · Spinal cord injuries can result from damage to the spinal cord itself or to the bones that surround the spinal cord, known as the vertebrae. Injuries also may happen as a result of damage to …

Radiculopathy refers to symptoms that develop when there is compression of a spinal nerve root. Most commonly, the nerve compression is related to a disc herniation or spondylosis (degenerative …