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Are you among the 80% of people who’ve experienced a herniated disc at some point? A herniated disc causes pain and movement problems, and is no fun. Learn what signs point to a herniated disc and the treatments available here.

Your pituitary gland is the size of a pea, but it does such important work! Learn about the hormones it releases, what they control, and what your options are if you’re diagnosed with a pituitary gland adenoma (a benign tumor).

The discs in your spine are essentially shock absorbers. As we age, they dry out and become damaged by wear and tear. When pain and limited movement are severe, artificial disc replacement is a good solution. Learn about it — and recovery — here.

Scoliosis is a spinal curvature that affects 6-9 million people, most often children and adolescents. When symptoms are severe, surgery is the right solution. Learn about the benefits that minimally invasive surgery offers patients here.

Could a herniated disc be the source of your spinal stenosis—a condition that causes painful narrowing around the spinal cord? Keep reading to learn more and explore treatment options.

The symptoms of a brain tumor can fool you. They can mimic other conditions, both minor and serious. Learn about the top signs that can indicate a brain tumor, and the pivotal role a neurosurgeon plays in a patient’s experience, here. 

Lower back pain is a life-altering issue, affecting 619 million worldwide. Learn how two conditions — sciatica and a herniated disc — can be related, and what treatments can ease the pain and immobility of spinal compression, here.

Herniated discs are extremely common, affecting more than 3 million Americans every year. The good news is that most find relief with non-surgical therapies. Read on to learn more.