[DOC] [TLE] Herniated Disk - In-Depth Report - NY Times Health [PAR] These arches, aligned to run down the spine, form the spinal canal, which 
encloses ... called a slipped disk, is a common cause of severe back pain and 
sciatica. ... Pain in the leg may be worse than the back pain in cases of herniated 
disks. ... is less common than the other two conditions) is highly associated with 
back pain... [DOC] [TLE] Spondylolisthesis | Slipped Disc in Back | Back.com [PAR] Having a slipped disc in your back may cause moderate to severe pain. ... 
Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward onto the vertebrae 
below it. ... Grade I  Less than 25 percent slip; Grade II  Between 25 and 50 
percent slip ... in the proper way to do these exercises without making your 
symptoms worse. [DOC] [TLE] An In-Depth Overview of Low Back Pain - HSS.edu - HSS [PAR] Causes and types of low back pain, diagnostic tests and treatment options. ... 
some that need evaluation for a possible cause other than muscle strain or 
arthritis. ... The spaces between the vertebrae are maintained by round, spongy 
pads of ... like shock absorbers throughout the spinal column to cushion the 
bones as the... [DOC] [TLE] Back pain - Wikipedia [PAR] Back pain is pain felt in the back. Episodes of back pain may be acute, sub-acute, 
or chronic ... The anatomic classification of back pain follows the segments of the 
spine: ... Back pain is common with about nine out of ten adults experiencing it at 
... such as spinal osteomyelitis and epidural abscesses account for fewer than 1... [DOC] [TLE] Low back pain in adults - UpToDate [PAR] Feb 1, 2016 ... Low back pain is one of the most common disorders in the United States. About 
80 percent ... These discs protect the bones, acting like cushions or shock 
absorbers. The vertebrae ... The 5 lumbar vertebrae are located in the lower 
back ... A bulging disc protrudes less than a herniated disc. ..... [1-7,9,10]. [DOC] [TLE] Lower back pain - HealthDay [PAR] Although problems can arise anywhere in the spine, the lower back is Pain 
Central. ... These injuries -- often caused by heavy lifting or twisting -- won't show 
up on an x-ray ... With advancing age or excessive strain, the cushions can wear 
thin. ... But this is nothing less than a catastrophe for the American public, which 
now... [DOC] [TLE] Bulging Disc & Back Pain: 7 Natural Treatments that Work - Dr. Axe [PAR] Check out these bulging disc treatments and comparisons. ... Bulging Disc 
Treatments: 7 Ways to Find Natural Relief from Back Pain ... Estimates show that 
only about 10 percent of people wind up getting corrective surgery to treat a 
bulging disc. .... Other than the lumbar region of the back, discs between cervical 
vertebrae... [DOC] [TLE] back injuries in the young athlete - The Micheli Center [PAR] 10% to 15% of participants. ... What is of concern is that these overuse back 
injuries, once present, ... Acute fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine occur in 
collision sports, ... Leaving the helmet and shoulder pads on during 
transportation to the hospital is ... Thoracolumbar compression fractures of less 
than 25%, without. [DOC] [TLE] History of Back Pain - Digital-Doc [PAR] the lumbar vertebrae are the five lowest and largest bones of the spinal column. 
Most of the ... cushions of cartilage known as intervertebral discs. ... diagnose low 
back pain as acute if it lasts less than a month and is not ... If any of these 
conditions occur, the nerve roots passing ... vertebra has slipped forward over the 
other. [DOC] [TLE] Back Pain [PAR] Back pain costs more than $30 billion annually in medical bills and lost work time
. ... It affects your normal activity for less than three months. ... Nine out of ten 
people with acute back pain - even severe pain - recover within ... muscles that 
run down the front and back of the spine .... back at home, remember these facts:. [DOC] [TLE] Lumbar Microdiscectomy | Slipped

Question: Fewer than 10% of back problems are from slippage of these pads that cushion vertebrae
Answer: Discs