The Back

  • Herniated Disk in the Lower Back

    A herniated disk is a condition that can occur anywhere along the spine, but it most often occurs in the lower back.

  • Herniated Lumbar Disc

    The spine is made up of a series of connected bones called "vertebrae." The disc is a combination of strong connective tissues which hold one vertebra to the next and acts as a cushion between the vertebrae.

  • How Worried Should I Be About My Low Back Pain?

    Low back pain is one of the most common reasons that patients seek medical advice.

  • Low Back Pain

    Almost everyone will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. This pain can vary from mild to severe.

  • Lower Back Pain Topic Center

    If you’ve ever had lower back pain stop you from doing what you want, you’re not alone.

  • Lumbago: Mild to Severe Low Back Pain

    Lumbago is a seldom used term to mean mild to severe low back pain.

  • Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

    While there are many causes of back pain, the most common cause is a disorder of the lumbar intervertebral discs.

  • Lumbar Herniated Disc

    A common cause of lower back and leg pain is a lumbar ruptured disc or herniated disc.

  • Lumbar Radiculopathy: Low Back and Leg Pain

    Approximately 80% of the population is plagued at one time or another by back pain, especially lower back pain.

  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Topic Center

    Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of low back, buttock and leg pain in adults 50 years and older.