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.

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Herniated Disc

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Herniated Disc

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Herniated Disc

Chris Ramsey, NJ

"Over the next 7 months I trained hard with a lot of time on the bicycle rebuilding strength and flexibility. By June I was back on the dirt bike with full confidence in my knee. "

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ACL Injury

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Herniated Disc

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Annette Staten Island, NY

"After suffering for many years I decided that my only course of action would be surgery. I researched many doctors and hospitals before choosing the hospital for special surgery and Dr. Alexander Hughes as my physician. I had bulging discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and arthritis. These conditions prevented me from standing for more than a few minutes and not being able to walk one block without severe pain."

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