Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, talks about herniated discs and cortisone shots, and what most ...

What are the signs and types of a slipped disc? Sudden pain originating in the neck or lower back and radiating to the arm or leg. Claudication-pain or cramps on walking or activity -relieved on rest.

Type 2 diabetes alters the behavior of discs in the vertebral column, making them stiffer, and also causes the discs to change shape earlier than normal. As a result, the disc's ability to withstand ...