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 ...

PHOENIX — Neck pain can debilitate one’s ability to play sports, focus on work or generally go about their daily routine. Yet approximately 80% of people experience neck pain in their lives and 20%-50 ...

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 ...

Back pain usually begins quietly. A slight strain after lifting a suitcase. A stiff neck after a long drive. Many people ...

A practical guide for international patients on when spine surgery is considered, how to choose neurosurgeons in Germany, and how airomedical supports planning.

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 ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – We’ve all been there—waking up with a stiff neck that makes turning your head a challenge or feeling that nagging pain after a long day at the computer. Neck pain is incredibly common ...

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.