84 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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Heather Millstone Township, NJ spine Image Herniated Disc
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Ray Eatontown, NJ spine Image Sciatica
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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Mike Yonkers, NY spine Image Herniated Disc
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Bobbi Brooklyn, NY spine Image Herniated Disc
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Steve South Hackensack, NJ spine Image Herniated Disc
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Maxine Brooklyn, NY spine Image Herniated Disc
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Amanda East Hampton, NY spine Image Herniated Disc
Edythe (Edie) S. Mt. Arlington, NJ

"I only look forward now, to my morning walks around the lake where I live, and most of all with quality time my nine year old granddaughter to go wherever she wants to go. "

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Hugh New Rochelle, NY spine Image Herniated Disc
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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Andrea New York, NY spine Image Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation