The discs in your back are made up of a “yolk” (called the nucleus), which is surrounded by fibres known as the annulus fibrosus. The structure of the gel-like nucleus is made up of mostly water. A ...

Physical exercise has a positive effect on the formation of cells in the intervertebral discs. Physical exercise has a positive effect on the formation of cells in the intervertebral discs. This is ...

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 ...

Q: I am a 51 year old distance runner who has been running for about 3 years. I have experienced different injuries during the years, including a severe elbow fracture a year ago due to a bicycle ...