Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), also referred to as a herniated disc, is a common spine pathology that occurs approximately 95% of the time at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 level (Fisher et al., 2004; Asch ...

L4, L5, S1, S2, and S3 are compressed, causing pain in the leg. Sciatica can be caused by any number of conditions, including ...

Lumbar disk herniation is one of the most common structural changes in the lower back and the most common cause of radiating ...

This could potentially lead to a herniated disc. Hips rotate backward causing lengthened hip and lumbar extensors along with shortened hip flexors and abdominals. After long term exposure to this ...

Here's what a herniated disc is, what causes it and what sort of treatment options are available and recommended if you experience one.

Lumbar disc herniation is one of the most common structural changes in the lower back and the most common cause of radiating pain, or sciatica, in the leg. Hereditary risk factors for disc herniations ...

The spine, which acts as a pillar of the human body, is supported and centered at the back of the body.There are numerous ...

ENDOSCOPIC spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat lumbar (lower back) disc prolapse (also known as a ...

An MRI scan revealed severe spinal canal stenosis at L3-L4 and L4-L5, as well as a herniated nucleus pulposus on the right at L5-S1 (Figs 11, 12). DC underwent a L3-L5 decompressive laminectomy ...