Ask the Doctors: Herniated Disk & Knee Braces

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Arthritis Advisor Editor-in-Chief Steven Maschke, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic & Rheumatologic Institute.
Q: I was diagnosed with a herniated disk, which causes pain in my back and leg. What can I do about this? A: A herniated disk is an injury of the spine. The cushioning disks between the bones (vertebrae) in the spine have two components—a gel-filled center and a tougher outer portion, like a jelly […]
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