NJ Spine and Brain Center

About Back Pain

Back pain affects 3 million people per year in the United States. It may also present with pain down the leg and may be caused by improper lifting, poor posture, trauma, or normal wear and tear, also known as degenerative disc disease.

Symptoms and Diagnosis of a Herniated Disc

Back and neck pain can be caused by herniation or protrusion of an intervertebral disc into the spinal canal. This can irritate or compress the spinal cord or nerves that go to the arms or legs. This can present with back and/or arm or leg pain, numbness and tingling, or weakness.

The diagnosis of a herniated disc can be made after thorough review of a patient’s medical history and completion of a full clinical examination. Radiologic examination with X-Rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or Computed Tomography (CT) can aid in diagnosis, prognostication, and forming a treatment plan.

Treatment Options for Herniated Discs

Conservative Management of Herniated Discs

There are a wide variety of options for conservative management of herniated discs including physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractics, pain-relieving injections, and medications.

Surgical Treatment of Herniated Discs

Our unique team leverages tremendous experience and the most cutting edge technologies including intra-operative CT with stereotactic navigation in the surgical treatment of herniated discs and other neurological disorders.

Surgical Treatment of Herniated Discs