86 Herniated Disc Stories

The spine is made of bones (vertebrae) and shock absorbing discs that surround and protect the spinal cord. When a disc wears down or is injured, it can push against a nerve, causing pain. Read the stories of patients who had a herniated (or “slipped”) disc, but received the appropriate treatment at HSS to get back in the game.

Lucy Pawling, NY

"Dr. Darren Lebl is an amazing and talented surgeon. I was a runner and a few years ago started getting these awful headaches and neck aches. I was always told, either I had a sinus infection or was under too much stress. They'd pass but not after taking Aleve and not running for a few days. I'd run through the discomfort and pain as much as possible. Back in September of 2013 I had an awful headache, by far the worst I had experienced."

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Jessica Rego Park, NY spine Image Herniated Disc
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Paulette Brooklyn, NY spine Image Spinal Stenosis
Marisa DiMarco Fords, NJ

"Victoria, Dr Griffin's PA is AMAZING. She helped me with records, appointments, questions, and did all with a gracious manner and a generous heart. She is professional, knowledgeable, and kind. She is a real asset to Dr Griffin and the HSS in general! I really admire Dr Griffin, and he is terrific, but I really felt the need to make sure that Victoria E. if given kudos!!!"

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Jessica East Hampton, NY

"As far as the success of my surgery, the excruciating pain down my left leg amazingly diminished on the first day post surgery. Without any doubt Dr. Sandhu is a “Top Surgeon” in a world class hospital."

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