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What is "discogenic pain" when no disc herniation can be found on MRI?

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As a disc breaks down chemical by-products can leak through the annulus (the outer covering). These chemicals can irritate the net-work of nerves that supply the disc (predominantly the annulus). This results in relatively intractable pain as you can never totally put your spine to rest.  more
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