Lumbar Disc Herniation

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Welcome to FYZICAL Hazleton's patient resource about Lumbar Disc Herniation.

Although people often refer to a disc herniation as a slipped disc, the disc doesn't actually slip out of place. Rather, the term herniation means that the material at the center of the disc has squeezed out of its normal space. This condition mainly affects people between 30 and 40 years old.

This guide will help you understand:

  • how the problem develops
  • how doctors diagnose the condition
  • what treatment options are available