3- Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Discs and Isolated Disc Resorption Video

This is the third video in the lumbar spine series to explain how the lumbar spine produces pain (learn about the lumbar spine). The first two videos in this series includes:

Introduction to the Function of the Lumbar Spine and Design Problems with the Lumbar Disc, Genetics and Blood Supply

This particular video–Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Discs and Isolated Disc Resorption Video, details posterior annular tears and their relation to low back pain. Disc herniations and compression of the nerve root is elucidated and finally isolated disc resorption (IDR) is discussed.

About the Author: Donald Corenman, MD, DC

Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.