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

Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP)
Types
Symptoms
- HNP Symptoms
  - HNP and Back Pain
Causes
- HNP Causes
Risk Factors
- HNP Risk Factors
Treatments
Prevention
- HNP Prevention
Diagnosis
- HNP Diagnosis
Articles / Resources
- HNP Articles

Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP)

Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) is a degenerative spine condition that can result in nerve compression and back or neck pain. When one of the soft, spongy intervertebral discs that cushion the spine becomes worn, the disc may bulge or rupture, causing the gel-like disc material to extrude into the spinal column. In the event that the disc or disc material comes into contact with the spinal cord or one of the nearby nerve roots, a number of painful symptoms can follow.

At Laser Spine Institute, we understand it can be overwhelming dealing with back and neck pain. You’re eager to find meaningful pain relief and don’t want to waste precious time bouncing from one place to another looking for the information you need. That’s why we’ve compiled a catalog of helpful articles about HNP, its causes, symptoms, treatments and other important information we think is helpful for our patients to know.

More Information about HNP

In many cases, patients suffering from HNP will find pain relief from a steady course of conservative, nonsurgical treatments like pain medication, exercise, heat therapy and rest. However, if your pain persists through several weeks of treatment, contact Laser Spine Institute, the Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery™, to learn how one of our minimally invasive, outpatient procedures might be just the thing you need to help you rediscover your life without back and neck pain. Call today for more information on HNP and to request 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