Its not uncommon to have back pain due to a herniated lumbar disk or a disk that is slipped, prolapsed, or ruptured. The problem can have no symptoms, or it can be extremely painful, causing sciatica, ...

A herniated disc can heal on its own — studies show most people recover within weeks through rest, movement, and proper posture without needing surgery.

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 ...

If you’ve ever been told you have a herniated disc and that your next step might be a cortisone shot - you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common treatment paths people take after a disc problem ...

A recent conversation about cortisone shots and back pain due to herniated discs inspired me to write this article. The person I was speaking with was quite misinformed about when cortisone shots are ...