Most herniated disks occur in the lower back, but they also can occur in the neck. Symptoms depend on where the disk is sitting and whether the disk is pressing on a nerve. Herniate… 展开

Disk herniation is most often the result of a gradual, aging-related wear and tear called disk degeneration. As people age, the disks become less flexible and more prone to tearing or rupturi… 展开

Factors that can increase the risk of a herniated disk include: 1. Weight.Excess body weight causes extra stress on the disks in the lower back. 2. Occupation.Peo… 展开

Just above your waist, your spinal cord ends. What continues through the spinal canal is a group of long nerve roots that resembles a horse's tail, called the cauda equina. Rarely, d… 展开