Herniated Disc and Pinched NerveIllustration copyright 2004 by Nucleus Communications,
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bones (vertebrae) that form the spine (backbone) are cushioned by small, round,
flat discs. When these discs are damaged from an injury, normal wear and tear,
or disease, they may bulge abnormally or break open. This is called a herniated
or slipped disc. If the herniated disc presses on a nerve root (pinched nerve), it may cause
pain, numbness, or tingling in the area of the body to which the nerve travels. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma |
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