A ruptured disk, sometimes called a herniated or slipped disk, happens when the inner ... A person with this level of progression can experience severe pain, stiffness and possibly nerve compression.

Lower back pain affects nearly 80% of adults worldwide, often caused by poor posture, muscle strain, or underlying conditions ...

So I returned to see Dr. (Rick) Fessler and he said it was something new and an MRI scan showed a slipped disk in a new area in the neck. With continued pain, we proceeded with surgery (May 23).'' ...