The Anatomy of a Disc The disc is like a jelly doughnut. There is jelly on the inside, known as the nucleus pulposus. The doughnut part is made up of strong, fibrous bands around the outside that surround and contain the jelly, known as the annulus fibrosis. Together they act as a shock absorber between [...]
Lower back pain is a ubiquitous condition which will affect almost 90% of human beings at least once during their lifetime. Fortunately, most cases will resolve within 6-12 weeks. What is Chronic Low Back Pain? When the lower back pain persists past 12 weeks, it is then considered a chronic condition. Assuming the low back [...]
What is a Common Cause of Back Pain? If a patient suffers from chronic lower back pain, it becomes important to determine the exact anatomic cause of that pain so that other treatment options could be considered. Medical research has demonstrated that the most common cause of chronic lower back pain is a painful disc, [...]
