Herniated Disc Treatment In NJ - Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine

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Most herniated discs are capable of resolving with physical therapy or an epidural Only 10% of patients with this condition require surgery. Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine, and Orthopedics surgeons and non-surgical doctors have years of proven success treating herniated discs. Schedule an appointment with CNSO today.
What is an intervertebral disc in your spine, and what happens when it herniates? In the most basic sense, an intervertebral disc is a joint that connects two bones (vertebral bodies) in your spine, similar to how a knee joint connects two bones in your leg. Discs are highly specialized, however, and do not look like other joints. The interior of the disc (nucleus pulposis) is soft and spongy, made up of loose collagen fibers and water molecules. The exterior of the disc (annulus fibrosis) is a tough, fibrous rind that encloses the soft, gelatinous material inside. Together, they form a shock-absorbing unit linking vertebral bodies together and providing flexibility to the spine.