Find out the difference between these two common injuries.
Annular tears and herniated discs—both injuries that involve the vertebrae of the spine—have similar symptoms, so it can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between the two.
The two injuries can be related, but they are two separate conditions. Here’s how you can tell the difference between an annual tear and a herniated disc, and what you can expect from recovery for each.
What Is an Annular Tear?
To explain what an annular tear is, let’s first take a little tour of your...
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