Medical articles of Lumbar herniated disc

If you're living with persistent leg pain caused by sciatica, you may be wondering whether surgery is the right option. In this article, a consultant neurosurgeon explains what lumbar disc surgery inv...

Disc pain and neuropathic pain are closely linked because damage or degeneration of spinal discs can directly affect the nerves, leading to nerve-related pain symptoms. When a spinal disc deteriorates...

In one of our latest articles, Mr Prokopios Annis, a highly regarded consultant spinal surgeon, describes what lumbar disc herniation is, whilst also outlining the associated symptoms and causes.

Are you unsure about the difference between a muscle strain and herniated disc? Find out more in this article.

A lumbar herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, occurs when the soft inner gel of a spinal disc in the lower back (lumbar region) protrudes through a tear in the tougher outer layer...

Revered consultant spinal surgeon Mr Amarjit Anand gives an expert guide to percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), also known as laser discectomy, and its benefits for patients suffering from p...

Treatment for sciatica can vary. People with chronic pain may be treated with injections. Leading consultant spine surgeon Mr Jaykar Panchmatia discusses what patients with sciatic pain can expect if ...

Spinal injuries can be very serious. One more common injury is a slipped disc - when the spinal discs that sit between the vertebrae herniate, or slip out of place. We asked leading orthopaedic surgeo...

A small number of clinics in the UK now offer a brand new procedure called laser disc surgery to treat slipped disc, promising a faster recovery and minimal risks. We spoke to Mr Mo Akmal, one of Lond...

Slipped disc affects approximately 1 in 50 people and can be a serious cause of back pain. Luckily, in the 21st century we have a wide range of ways to treat slipped disc. One of the latest is an inno...