Lifestyle habits—exercise, nutrition, hydration, posture, and sleep—may support spinal disc health and complement recovery from biologic disc repair. Learn practical strategies our clinical team recommends for patients managing disc conditions.

This glossary defines the diagnostic imaging tests, spinal structures, and clinical terms patients most often encounter when being evaluated for spine conditions — from X-ray and MRI to annular tears and spinal stenosis — so you can better understand what each finding means for your individual care.