As well as:
Bulging Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Arthritis of the Spine, Bone Spurs, Pinched Nerve, Scar Tissue, Foraminal Stenosis, Facet Disease
Small, spongy discs cushion the individual bones that form the spine, or backbone. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. When a disc breaks down, or is damaged, it may tear, bulge or break open. This is called a herniated disc. It may also be called a bulged, slipped or ruptured disc.