Home

Laser Spine Institute

Laser Spine Institute's minimally invasive procedures are the safe and effective alternative to open neck or back surgery.

Our revolutionary endoscopic surgical techniques are proven to help patients return to their normal, active lifestyles. Every month, more people come to Laser Spine Institute for help in relieving their neck and back pain than to any other spine surgery center in the world.
Conditions
Spine Conditions
- All Spinal Conditions
- Arthritis of the Spine
- Spine Articles
- Bulging Disc
- Herniated Disc
- Pinched Nerve
- Sciatica
- Spinal Stenosis
Spine Conditions A to Z
Procedures
Endoscopic Spine Procedures
There are many spinal conditions that are treated at the Laser Spine Institute. All procedures are uniquely designed and developed to provide patients with the best possible medical care.More on endoscopic spine procedures
About LSI
About Laser Spine Institute
Testimonials

Laser Spine Institute has amazing care with miraculous results.I am pain free at last and looking forward to once again living a full life.
Learn More
Free Seminars

What is minimally invasive spine surgery and can this procedure help you?You can get these answers by attending a Free Educational Seminar.
- Seminar Overview
- Upcoming Seminars
- What to Expect
LSI Doctors
Laser Spine Institute Doctors
The physicians at Laser Spine Institute care about you and your condition.More about our doctors and medical staff
- View Laser Spine Institute Doctors
Contact
Contact Us

Contact Us
Toll Free at: Submit a Contact Form Request

You are here

Annular Tear
- Overview
- Definition
Symptoms
- Annular Tear Symptoms
  - Annular Tear Pain
Causes
- Annular Tear Causes
Types
Diagnosis
- Annular Tear Diagnosis
  - Annular Tear MRI
Treatment Options
Prevention
- Annular Tear Prevention
Risk Factors
- Annular Tear Risk Factors
Articles & Resources
- Articles about Annular Tears

More Information about Annular Tears

Articles about Annular Tears

Annular tears occur when the annulus fibrosus – the multi-layered outer wall of an intervertebral disc – develops a fissure that may or may not be large enough to release inner disc fluid into the spinal canal. If this disc fluid – nucleus pulposus – does extrude, it can press on nearby spinal nerves and cause symptoms of pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness. The symptoms may stay localized, but it is more likely that they will travel throughout the extremities that are innervated by the compressed nerve.

At Laser Spine Institute, we believe that the first step towards meaningful pain relief is educating our patients education about their spine conditions. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of articles that provide in-depth explanations about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of annular tears. You can also learn more about our state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedures that have offered tens of thousands of patients just like you a welcome alternative to the risks of open spine surgery.

Please feel free to browse all of our informational articles about annular tears, including:

Click Here to see how you can get your life back in 5 days

If you are suffering from an annular tear and would like more information about the condition and your options for minimally invasive treatments, contact Laser Spine Institute today. We would even be happy to provide you with a completely free review of your MRI or CT scan.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.

Contact Laser Spine Institute