A Visual Guide to Herniated Disks
Medically Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on February 19, 2023
Written by Paul Frysh
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What Is a Herniated Disk?
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What Causes It?
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What Are the Symptoms?
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Who Gets It?
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How Is It Diagnosed?
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Which Medications Help?
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Cold and Heat Treatments
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Physical Therapy
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Surgery
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Complications
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How to Prevent Trouble
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Good Posture
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American Academy of Family Physicians: "Herniated Disk."
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Herniated Disk," "Cauda Equina Syndrome."
Mayo Clinic: "Herniated Disk."
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