A herniated or bulging disc in the back can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a test typically recommended when you've experienced back pain symptoms for at least six weeks.

This is a very good question (about herniated discs) which can be puzzling to both your doctor and sometimes the patient. If you and I would decide to do a scientific study and take 100 volunteers ...

“MRI evidence of disc regeneration is the most important clinical validation to explain the reduction in pain of our study patients,” said Pete O’Heeron, Chief Executive Officer, SpinalCyte.

There were increases in the mean lumbar vertebral column length (1.45 percent elongation after 30 minutes; P < 0.001) and the mean disc reduction ratio with time of traction (8.57, 15.24, and 17. ...

Rishi M. Kanna, from Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, India, and colleagues analyzed the patterns of lumbar disc degeneration in two groups of patients (aged 20–50 years): 131 patients with chronic ...

Amy Schumer, 38, recently revealed that she had an MRI for her back. Results confirmed that Schumer's pain is from herniated discs, but she will not need surgery. Schumer has a history of back ...

How amazed I was when the MRI stated ‘Previously described L2/L3, L5/S1 and L4/L5…NOT EVIDENT ON PRESENT STUDY.’ Proof it actually did work - The 3 discs were no longer herniated.” ...

The MRI results are in from Bogut's back, and the news is not good. From the San Jose Mercury News: The results from Andrew Boguts MRI revealed a disc protrusion that caused his back spasms.

Spine. 2010;35 (1):83-88. This topic has been studied for some time. The use of an upright MRI adds a new dimension to trying to understand the impact of heavy backpacks on school-age children.