Your neurosurgeon is likely to discuss the various causes for your back or neck pain such as:. There may be other causes that your spine specialist can point to depending on your specific circumstances. A neurosurgeon will review x rays and other tests in order to help with diagnosing back pain. Non-surgical treatments , like physical therapy, acupuncture, traction, and massage, to provide back pain relief are always considered first. Your spine specialist might recommend weight loss or lifestyle changes to help you combat pain and address the root cause of your back pain.
If a surgical procedure is indicated to treat your back pain, your neurosurgeon will discuss minimally invasive procedures , stem cell injections , and spine surgery with you. If you are concerned about back or neck pain you've been experiencing, make an appointment with Dr. He has the experience and expertise needed to treat all types of back pain. A ruptured disc is a common condition that happens when one of the intervertebral discs in the spine produces a crack in its hard outer wall, permitting the shock absorbing, jellylike nucleus pulposus to be pushed out.
This jellylike material can press and rub against the roots of nerves that branch off of the spinal cord, even the spinal cord itself. Ruptured discs can be produced at any location in the spine. However, the majority develop in the lumbar lower spine, although many ruptured discs develop in the cervical neck region as well. A ruptured intervertebral disc is usually the result of steady, age-related wear and tear.
Intervertebral discs are made of soft but strong connective tissues and act as shock absorbers for the various pressures placed on the neck and back each and every day. More uncommon causes of a ruptured disc may include a sudden traumatic injury such as a car crash or instances where people are involved in daily lifting of heavy items.
One of the disks ruptured was in the cervical, another in the. Coronavirus Resource Center. Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to use our site, or clicking "Continue," you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy Continue. Twitter Facebook. This Issue. June 6, Access through your institution. End-result study of the intervertebral disc.
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