Overview

Herniated disc, sometimes called a slipped disc, is when the soft, rubbery interior disc of the spinal cord becomes misaligned and protrude through an opening in the exterior bones of the spine. 

Common symptoms

 Symptoms include pain and weakness. Sometimes, the pain is felt further away from where the actual herniation occurs. 

Specialty care

Treatment options

Treatment includes medication, physical therapy, and possibly surgery.

 

Care team

Profiles

Devin Amin, MD

Neurosurgeon Neurosurgery
747 N. Rutledge Street 2nd floor Springfield, IL 62702

 

 

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