Tiger Woods, American professional golfer has announced that he underwent a back surgery on Friday. This was to addressed his collapsed disc in his spine. The 15-time major winner shared on his social media that he had a lumbar disk replacement surgery after he experienced in his back. The operation went successful, he said. The 49-year-old is undergoing a back surgery for the second time in over a year. Earlier, he had a surgery done on his lumbar spine in September 2024 to relieve nerve impingement of his lower back. A statement by Wood's X account read: “After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with Doctors and Surgeons to have tests taken. The scans determined that I had a collapsed disc in L4/5, disc fragments and a compromised spinal canal. I opted to have my disc replaced yesterday, and I already know I made a good decision for my health and my back. On Friday, Tiger underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his L4/5 Lumbar spine for lower back symptoms. The surgery was deemed successful and performed by Dr Sheeraz Qureshi and his team at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.”pic.twitter.com/7bMmiyQ2vy— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) October 11, 2025 ]]>Woods had earlier ruptured his left Achilles while training at home this year in March. What Does It Mean To Have A Collapsed Disc?Spinal discs sit between the 33 vertebrae that provide cushioning to vertebrae and absorb shock and pressure. They also help with flexibility, mobility and are made of tough outer layer of cartilage, surrounded with a soft jelly-like inner layer. However as we age, our spinal disc also age with us. They become drier, stiffer, and less flexible over time, which makes it prone to injury and damage. This natural wear and tear can cause discs to tear or to slip out of place. A collapsed disc destabilizes the spine and hinders the discs’ ability to protect vertebrae.Collapsed discs occur more frequently in cervical and lumbar spine. This is where vertebrae bear more body weight and have a wide range of motion, which makes them more prone to injury or damage. What Are The Common Symptoms?In a Lumbar Spine, the common symptoms of collapsed disc are:low back painpain that radiates down the buttocks, thighs, legs and feetweakness and numbness or tingling in the back, legs, and feetreduced movement in the backIn Cervical Spine, this is what the symptom of collapsed disk feels like:neck painpain that radiates down the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingersweakness and numbness or even tingling in arms, hands, and fingersreduced range of motion in the neckWhat Could Be Causing Disc To Collapse?Spinal Osteoarthritis: This happens when the cartilage that cushions the spine’s joints wears down, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. Over time, it can weaken nearby structures and cause the discs between the vertebrae to collapse.Herniated Disc: A herniated disc occurs when the outer layer of a spinal disc tears, allowing the inner gel-like material to leak out. This can cause pain, pressure on nerves, or even break the disc into smaller pieces.Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD): DDD refers to age-related wear and tear of spinal discs. It can lead to back pain, disc collapse, nerve compression, and spinal instability.Other causes include traumatic injuries (from falls, accidents, or sports), repetitive strain (from heavy work or high-impact activities like running), and obesity, which adds pressure to the spine.
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