That numbing tingling feeling that you have in your legs and lower back could be degenerative disc disease. Degenerative disc disease is caused by the naturally occurring wearing down of discs along the vertebrae. These discs allow you to move, bend and twist in different directions. As we age, the discs wear down, and even…
Year: 2019
What is Lumbar Fusion?
Lumbar fusion is an operation that repairs degeneration of the lower part of the spine, or the lumbar back. During the operation, the surgeon connects at least two of the vertebrae in your spine so that they fuse over time into one bone. This makes the lower back stable and eases pain when you move…
What is Cervical Fusion?
Constant or recurring neck and back pain should be something you talk to your doctor about since it can be a sign of degenerative disc disease. This article will give you an overview of the disease and what course of action you can take to help with the discomfort. What is Degenerative Disc…
What is Degenerative Disc Disease?
In a healthy individual, the vertebral discs act as cushions, helping to protect the vertebrae from becoming damaged. However, people who suffer from Degenerative Disc Disease in Plano TX develop a weakening of the vertebral discs. While this can be the effect of an accidental injury, it can also occur as a normal part of…
What is the difference between a slipped disk and a herniated disk?
Between all of the vertebrae that make up the human spine is a disc. They work as cushions or shock absorbers for vertebrae. We don’t use our discs consciously, but they’re an important part of our bodies. Without discs, the spine would be bone against bone, and it would be incredibly painful to even lay…
Stephen P. Courtney, M.D. Live on The Jennifer Sheehan Show
The live taping of Dr. Courtney on The Jennifer Sheehan Show.
