Question: How is a Herniated Disc Caused?
Answer: The most common cause of a Herniated Disc is due to age. The outer layer of the disc then is easily ruptured causing a gel-like fluid to extrude out of the disc. When this happens and the gel-like fluid protrudes onto the spinal canal, this is a herniated disc.
Question: Can I have a herniated disc without knowing it?
Answer: Yes, the only time a herniated disc causes symptoms is if the disc compresses against the spinal cord or canal. Symptoms of herniated disc include numbness, tingling, radiating pain, and weakness in the extremities.
Question: What are the minimally invasive procedures that can be done for a Herniated Disc?
Answer: There are many minimally invasive procedures that our board certified Neurosurgeons can do. A Microdiscectomy, Laminectomy, or Foraminotmy are a few.
Question: What are the treatment options for a bad herniated disc?
Answer: Depending on the location of the herniated disc a spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement, TLIF, or ACDF may be recommended if the herniated disc is severe.
Question: How is a Herniated Disc Caused?
Answer: The most common cause of a Herniated Disc is due to age. The outer layer of the disc then is easily ruptured causing a gel-like fluid to extrude out of the disc. When this happens and the gel-like fluid protrudes onto the spinal canal, this is a herniated disc.
Question: Where should I go to get help for my herniated disc?
Answer: Surgery should always be the last option if you have a herniated disc. Most patients get pain relief from first trying conservative therapy from a physical therapist or a chiropractic physician. If the conservative therapy fails, then you should consider coming to see us at one of our clinics.
Question: What are the different types of Herniated Discs?
Answer: There are three different types of herniated discs. The most common is a lumbar herniated disc, then a cervical herniated disc, and last a thoracic herniated disc.