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What is an Intervertebral DiscWhat is an Intervertebral Disc
An intervertebral disc is a fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the
spinal column
They also act as shock absorbers.
Spinal discs make it easier for the spine to bend and twist as the friction goes to them.
Herniated DiscHerniated Disc
This is a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between This is a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between
spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar regionspinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region
Degenerated Disc
Degeneration is usually caused by normal aging.
All disc diseases can be the result of a back injury.
TreatmentTreatmentNon surgical treatments:Non surgical treatments:
AcupunctureAcupuncture
Activity moderationActivity moderation
Learning proper ways to bend and liftLearning proper ways to bend and lift
Conservative therapyConservative therapy
Surgical TreatmentsSurgical Treatments
Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy
LaminectomyLaminectomy
Laser TreatmentLaser Treatment
Spinal FusionSpinal Fusion
ArthrectomyArthrectomy
Disc replacementDisc replacement