A herniation is when you have a "blowout" of the annulus. The inner layers of the annulus break off and come out through the tear. A piece of the annulus of the disc itself ends up in the spinal ...
Figure D shows how this position increases forces on the front side of intervertebral discs, causing it to bulge backwards. This could potentially lead to a herniated disc. The Spine is not supposed ...
This condition is more common in individuals over 50. The changes in the spine can cause disc herniations or growth in the ligaments in the back of the spine. Other causes include hardening of the ...