The nucleus pulposus is part of the intervertebral disc. It is the soft filling located in the center of the disc. It is surrounded by a strong covering consisting … See more

Each intervertebral disc is a shock-absorbing cushion that's located between adjacent spinal bones. The centralized nucleus pulposus is an essential componen… See more

Your spinal movements are supported by your intervertebral disc. And it's the nucleus pulposus that allows the disc to be so moveable. When you bend, twist, arch or tilt your spine, … See more

With persistent or excessive spinal flexion, the disc may be pushed too far back. If the fibers of the annulus fibrosus are weak or torn, the nucleus pulposus may escape between th… See more

Disc degeneration tends to come with age and it also can occur with injuries to the area. In young people, the nucleus pulposus is made mostly of water. So for this age gr… See more