Jul 18, 2025 · The disks that lie between the vertebrae in the spine consist of a soft center (nucleus) surrounded by a tougher exterior (annulus). A herniated disk occurs when a portion …

Jun 27, 2024 · Disks are the soft cushions that act as shock absorbers between the spinal bones. If part of the disk's soft inner material leaks out, it can press on the spinal cord or nerves.

Mar 12, 2024 · What's the difference between a bulging disk and a herniated disk? Disks act as cushions between the bones that form the spine. These bones are called vertebrae. Disks …

Jul 18, 2025 · A herniated disk occurs when some of the softer material inside the disk pushes out through a crack in the tougher outside of the disk. This can irritate or press on nearby nerves …

Mar 12, 2024 · A Mayo Clinic doctoral student and her mentor are studying how stem cells delivered through hydrogels could repair injured spinal disks.

May 28, 2025 · It sounds like your central stenosis is pressing on your spinal cord which can cause permanent damage over time (cervical myelopathy). Check with your insurance to see …

Mar 10, 2025 · It seems you have cervical spondylotic myelopathy which is a spinal cord compression injury, stenosis and degenerative disc disease. You may need ACDF surgery on …

Jun 27, 2024 · This condition narrows the amount of space within the spine. This can squeeze the nerves that travel through the spine. Surgery is sometimes needed.

Jul 24, 2024 · This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.

Nov 26, 2024 · This procedure connects two or more bones in the spine. The bones then can't move, which helps ease neck or back pain.