08/20/2026
Your spine works hard every day, and when something isn’t quite right, even small changes can have a big impact on how you move and feel.
Here are 5 common spine problems you may have heard about:
🔹 Bulging Disc – When a spinal disc extends beyond its normal space, sometimes placing pressure on nearby nerves.
🔹 Spondylolisthesis – When one vertebra slips forward in relation to the vertebra below it, potentially causing back pain or nerve symptoms.
🔹 Degenerative Disc Disease – Age and everyday wear can cause spinal discs to lose height and flexibility, which may contribute to pain and stiffness.
🔹 Herniated Disc – When the inner material of a disc pushes through its outer layer, potentially irritating or compressing nearby nerves.
🔹 Degenerative Disc with Osteophytes – Changes in the spine can lead to the development of osteophytes, commonly called bone spurs, which may contribute to narrowing around the spinal cord or nerves.
Not every spine problem requires surgery. Understanding what’s causing your symptoms is the first step toward finding the right treatment plan.
Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the spine and nervous system, with care tailored to each patient.
