What Is a Herniated Disk? Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention

The bones of your spine, called vertebrae, are separated by rubbery disks. If one of them tears, you have a 'ruptured' disk.

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Special: Bones and Joints

FEATURED What Is a Herniated Disk? The bones of your spine, called vertebrae, are separated by disks. If a disk tears, you have a 'ruptured' disk. When the jelly-like substance inside the disk leaks and pushes on a nerve, it's called a 'herniated' disk. READ MORE

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