In degenerative disc disease (DDD), the discs that separate your spine's bones, or vertebrae, start to breakdown, or degenerate. The discs provide cushion between the vertebrae, absorb shock, and ...

HILLSDALE, MI – Hillsdale Hospital has completed its first lumbar total disc replacement surgery, making it the only facility ...

Back pain is one of the most debilitating conditions people of all ages across the world face. According to experts, half a billion people suffer from back pain due to many reasons, like inflammatory ...

Low back pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide and is closely tied to the progressive degeneration of intervertebral discs. Aging remains the strongest risk factor for this ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Advancements in disc replacement surgery are revolutionizing spinal care. The latest technology offers new hope for pain relief and mobility. Dr. Patrick Tomak– neurosurgeon ...

Health First’s Dr. Richard Hynes shares how innovation, teamwork, and patients themselves are offering hope from back and spine pain.

Like fixing a flat on the roadside, a new injectable hydrogel is showing promise as a remedy for worn-down spinal discs -- pumping them back up and relieving chronic back pain. The gel, with the brand ...

Few injuries are as suddenly and thoroughly debilitating as a herniated disc. If you've experienced one, you know how quickly you can go from feeling completely normal to all at once having trouble ...

Spinal decompression therapy helps relieve pressure along the spine and soothe related pain and discomfort. The phrase “spinal decompression” refers broadly to a set of nonsurgical and surgical ...

It’s quite disc-ouraging, really. Most Americans will experience back pain at some point — and many times it’s not a result of injury or illness. Seemingly simple, everyday tasks can cause or ...