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Disc Tears typically occur after trauma or disc degeneration due to aging. If you think you’re suffering from pain caused by a disc tear, start your diagnosis below.
A disc tear happens when the inner nerve endings emerge outside of the protective disc walls causing a herniation. This condition is most likely felt in the neck and lower back due to a sports injury, some type of trauma, or due to the natural aging process.
Most people experience a disc tear from disc degeneration caused by getting older in age. As you get older, the discs weaken, which leaves it at a higher risk of tearing. As the disc weakens, it loses flexibility and is easily impacted.
The most common symptoms for a disc tear range from mild to severe pain. The intensity of the pain depends on the location of the tear and its size. Symptoms of a disc tear include:
Are you experiencing the symptoms of a Disc Tear? Find out if you have this condition below.
Depending on the location and size of your Disc Tear, conservative treatment could be the right plan for you. Common non-invasive Disc Tear treatment includes:
Minimally invasive surgery to treat a disc tear is typically not needed as conservative treatments tend to be effective. However, if exhausting conservsative treatment does not improve your pain, then a minimally invasive disc tear surgery may become an option. Common minimally invasive surgeries used to treat disc tears include:
The experts at Oasis Orthopedic & Spine can help you understand your options and recommend a treatment plan based on the severity of your condition, its location, and any other symptoms you may be experiencing.
Whether your Disc Tear treatment is non-surgical or minimally invasive, seeking help is the first step. Find the right treatment for you with our treatment finder below.
The team at Oasis Orthopedic & Spine consists of experienced physicians and specialists providing comprehensive orthopedic and spine care across nine convenient locations throughout Northern New Jersey. Specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, advanced orthopedic treatments, and pain management, our goal is to bring you the real-world clinical expertise and proven treatment approaches we use in our practice daily.
