Herniated disc: Fast Facts

Herniated disc: Fast Facts (00:00:26)
Video Transcript

Your spine is a long stack of bones.

The stacked bones are called vertebrae.

The vertebrae are cushioned by small, spongy discs that help protect your spine and keep it flexible.

But when a disc is damaged, it can bulge or break open.

This is called a herniated disc.

You may also hear it called a slipped or ruptured disc.

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