Can I Treat the Pain on My Own? There are several things you can do to relieve pain from a herniated disk or degenerative disk disease. At first, take it easy, and avoid any activities (such as sports ...

As everyone ages, it’s rare for adults to not have neck or back pain. Fifty percent of Americans and 90% of people at least 50 years old have some level of degenerative disc disease. Whether you’re a ...

Ever wake up with back pain and tell yourself it’s just how you slept, even though it doesn’t quite feel true? That doubt creeps in when the ache sticks around, follows you through the day, and ...

UCSF Spine Center surgeons are conducting a clinical trial to investigate the safety and effectiveness of an implant that replaces damaged discs in the neck. The trial will compare the implant to ...

DEBORAH: AND TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, A LOOK AT ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT SURGERY. IT CAN CAUSE TERRIBLE PAIN AND NERVE PAIN GOING DOWN THE ARM. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR CHARLES EDWARDS II, SAYS ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), also called axial spondyloarthritis, can cause stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Neck and shoulder pain might get worse after lying or sitting for a time, causing ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) has released a position statement opposing "degenerative disc disease" as a diagnostic term for the cause of neck and back pain.

As many as 1 in 5 people have complications from ACDF surgery, but severe side effects are rare. Most people fully recover within 6–8 weeks, but some may need another surgery. Anterior cervical ...