If you're like most people, you probably don't give your neck a second thought until something goes wrong -- but it's important. In addition to providing support for your head, which can weigh up to ...

You probably take your neck bones (called cervical vertebrae) for granted, but they have a significant role. Besides supporting your head, which weighs around 9 to 12 pounds, they also allow you to ...

Dr. Vitaly Gordin answers the question: 'X-Rays and Herniated Discs?' — -- Question: What Challenges Are Posed By Trying To See A Herniated Disc On An X-Ray? Answer: A plain x-ray is best suited ...

A new type of low-risk surgery for herniated discs and neck nerve problems is showing promising results.Mobile users tap here for videoNumbness and tingling in the arms can be a sign of those problems ...

When you have pain in your neck or upper back that you’ve never felt before, you might have a herniated cervical disk. While it might sound worrisome, it is not an uncommon health problem as you age.

Key messages • Nucleoplasty may greatly reduce neck/arm pain caused by a herniated disk, but may have little to no effect on neck function or quality of life compared to conserv ...

Katherine Heigl is giving fans an update about the surgery she underwent to repair a herniated disc in her neck. The "Firefly Lane" star shared a slideshow of pics of herself Wednesday on Instagram ...

Neck pain is a common ailment that can derail physical activity and make daily activities difficult to perform. For some people, the pain is temporary and only causes minor disruptions in their life.

A bulging disc in the neck occurs when the gel-like center of a spinal disc protrudes into the spinal cord. This can cause pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and back. Certain exercises or stretches ...