Herniated Disc
Doctors may use different terms to explain spinal disc pathology: herniated disc, pinched nerve, bulging disc, ruptured disc, torn disc, slipped disc, collapsed disc, disc protrusion, among others. Whatever it’s called, it’s a source of pain.
A disc separating spinal bones, or vertebrae, may move out of place or rupture from injury or strain. The medical diagnosis identifies the cause of a patient’s back, leg, arm or other pain and is a first step in determining what, if anything, needs to be done about it.
A spinal disc problem can occur in the neck, upper back, middle back, or lower back and can involve a pinched nerve. That pinched nerve can cause radicular pain (nerve root pain) and cause pain to be referred in other parts of the body. Pain from a herniated disc in the lower back can cause leg pain from a pinched nerve, usually diagnosed as sciatica.
Pain most often occurs on one side of the body, and symptoms can vary by location:
- A herniated disc in the lower back may cause sharp pain in one part of the leg, hip, or buttocks. You may also feel numbness on the back of the calf or sole of the foot.
- A herniated disc in the neck may cause pain in the neck, shoulder blade, upper arm, forearm, and fingers, and possibly some numbness.
If you’re experiencing these symptoms or have been diagnosed with a spinal disc issue, contact us to learn more about your treatment options. We’re here to help you get your life back.
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Dr. Gallo replaced two damaged discs on the right side of my neck. She did a great job & gave me relief from pain. Thank you!
It has been a year ( Nov 29th, 2022) since Dr Gallo repaired my spine, redoing a failed L4-L5 fusion, decompressing two additional discs and inserting metal spacers to reinforce my spine. Placing an implanted spinal stimulator, during the surgery and overall giving my life back to me. I can not thank her and the staff enough for the professional and caring treatment I received. I’m 73 yrs old and the pain was to the point I couldn’t sleep, stand, sit or hardly walk and thought the end of my life was near. Thanks to Dr. Gallo. I am about 75% less in the pain that was running my life. I am not pain free, but I didn’t expect tp be. The custom brace designed for me, has worked well. I still use it when driving long distances or know I will need to pick up some weighty items. I live near south western coastal area and travel to Eugene was so very difficult before surgery and now I feel like I am living a pretty normal retired life. I am so pleased with the results of the procedure, I would go beyond highly recommending her and the staff of NeuroSpine. God bless them all for the outstanding work they do. They were the saving blessing of my life !!
Dr Gallo was able to obtain prior approval in a very short period of time. She assessed the situation scheduled me for surgery and is my new hero. I was in less pain while recovering from the surgery the very day of my surgery than I was the day before surgery. I would recommend this surgeon to anyone suffering from the type of pain I lived with for 10 years. My neurologist is amazed at the improvement I showed 10 days post surgery. My only regret is that I did not meet Dr Gallo years ago.
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I drove three hours for this appointment and she never rushed me, answered all my questions, filled in the blanks when I didn’t ask enough questions, and after I left and thought of more, she gladly answered my concerns without insisting on another appoonent.
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Several years ago Dr. Gallo and staff performed a unique and successful surgery on my lower spine. She is amazing.
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The Founder of NeuroSpine Group
Neurosurgeon and Founder of NeuroSpine Group
Dr. Catherine Gallo
At the heart of NeuroSpine is Dr. Catherine Gallo, a neurosurgeon whose vision was to create a seamless, patient-centered experience where advanced spine and neck surgery happens under one roof.
At NeuroSpine, Dr. Gallo believes that no one should have to live in pain – and that healing should never come at the cost of creating new problems. Her mission is to help patients get their life back through minimally invasive solutions that restore freedom, comfort, and confidence.
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