This process is known as cervical degenerative disk disease. Research finds that about 25% of people without symptoms under age 40, and 60% over age 40 have some degree of degenerative disk disease.

Herniated disks in the cervical spine are one of the most common medical problems in this country. Two million to three million people seek treatment for neck pain each year. “We divide the ...

Herniated C3-4 Disk: Sagittal MRI scans of the cervical spine; (Left) T1-weighted; (Right) T2-weighted. Note the large disk herniation between the C3 and C4 vertebral bodies, deforming the spinal cord ...

It is caused by wear and tear on the cervical spine, which can lead to the formation of bone spurs, herniated discs, and other issues. One of the main symptoms of cervical spondylosis is neck pain ...

Could I Have a Herniated Disk? Back pain can sneak up on you when you least expect it. One minute you're sitting comfortably in front of the TV, and the next you try to stand up, and a sharp pain ...

A herniated disc (also called "bulging" or "slipped disc") occurs when the outer shell ruptures and the nucleus leaks out. While minor cases may be asymptomatic or cause mild pain, a herniated ...

She was eventually diagnosed with herniations at cervical intervertebral discs C3-4, C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7. She was also diagnosed with a tear of the anterior labrum of her right shoulder.

Plaintiffs claimed cervical and lumbar herniations Amount: $96,742.86 Type: Decision-Plaintiff State: Texas Venue: Dallas County Court: Dallas County District Court, 192nd Injury Type(s): back ...

You probably take your neck bones (called cervical vertebrae) for granted, but they have a significant role. Besides supporting your head, which weighs around 9 to 12 pounds, they also allow you ...

In March, 2010, Manning underwent his first surgery to relieve pain in his throwing arm that was related to pressure from a bulging (herniated) disc being applied to nerves in his cervical spine.