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  • Disc Replacement – BetterDiscReplacement.com
  • Stenum Hospital
  • The Journey by Jim Rider
  • What is Disc Replacement Surgery?
  • Why spinal fusion vs disc replacement?
  • Should I go to a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon for degenerative disc disease?
  • Can you heal a bulging or herniated disc?
  • Is Disc Replacement used to treat a Slipped Disc?
  • Disc Replacement FAQ
  • Spinal Fusion Surgery FAQ
  • Long-Term Clinical Outcomes, NDI Improvements, and Complication Profiles in Cervical Total Disc Replacement
  • Long-Term Clinical Outcomes, ODI Improvements, and Complication Profiles in Lumbar Total Disc Replacement

Author: Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Are injections a good solution for a disc herniation?

September 4, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Injections may help reduce pain temporarily, but they don’t address the pressure from a disc herniation. What is a Disc…

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When Is It Time for a Spine MRI?

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

In the US an MRI is commonly recommended only after at least 6 weeks of non-surgical treatments, such as physical…

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Do you WAKE UP WITH LOWER-BACK PAIN EVERY MORNING?

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

It could be a lumbar disc herniation. During sleep, you remain in relatively limited positions for several hours, but when…

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What is wrong if walking brings on leg aching, burning, or heaviness, but leaning forward gives you relief?

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

That pattern can occur with lumbar spinal stenosis. The lumbar spinal canal contains the lower spinal nerve roots. Age-related changes…

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What is wrong if you keep resting your arm on top of your head because it eases the pain?

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

That position can temporarily relieve pressure on an irritated nerve in your neck, a finding often seen with cervical radiculopathy.…

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Why does fusion surgery mean more pain?

September 3, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Disc replacement means far less pain than fusion surgery. When you fuse a segment, it’s locked in place, and until…

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The Disc Replacement Book – A Back in Motion

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

By Jim Rider About the Author The evolution of Disc Replacement So having an understanding of the complex and varying…

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What is L4-L5 Disc Herniation?

September 2, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

L4-L5 Disc Herniation or Herniated disc will typically bulge toward the back or side, near spinal nerve roots.  Why It…

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The Disc Replacement Book

Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

By Jim Rider – Motion a Natural State When it comes to your spine it’s all about the motion. Your…

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Which sciatica symptom affects your daily life the most?

September 1, 2026 Jim Rider - Patient Consultant for Dr. Ritter-Lang

Where does sciatica start? Your sciatica might NOT start where it hurts, the burning, shooting, or tingling pain down your…

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  • Disc Replacement – BetterDiscReplacement.com
  • Stenum Hospital
  • The Journey by Jim Rider
  • What is Disc Replacement Surgery?
  • Why spinal fusion vs disc replacement?
  • Should I go to a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon for degenerative disc disease?
  • Can you heal a bulging or herniated disc?
  • Is Disc Replacement used to treat a Slipped Disc?
  • Disc Replacement FAQ
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  • Long-Term Clinical Outcomes, NDI Improvements, and Complication Profiles in Cervical Total Disc Replacement
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