The human spine is an engineering marvel made up of vertebrae separated by flexible cushions known as intervertebral discs. Each disc contains a soft, gel-like centre called the nucleus pulposus, ...

Disc herniations are becoming more common day by day. Affecting approximately 5 to 20 adults out of every 1000 adults (According to NCBI). A herniated disc is a condition affecting the spine in which ...

Spinal discs work like shock absorbers in your back, absorbing the impact from your daily activity. They can wear out as you get older, which in some people causes only mild discomfort, but seriously ...

Many people assume pain or injury means complete rest. Experts say that is not always the best approach. Dr Kas joined BBC ...