Which of the following is NOT a feature of having a herniated vertebral disk?

• A. Surgical fusion of two adjacent vertebrae will alleviate the problem and cause no reduction in flexibility.
• B. Intense back pain is caused when the slipped disk presses against the spinal cord nerves.
• C. Surgical procedures can be performed to alleviate the pain of a damaged disk.
• D. Herniated disks are most commonly found in the lumbar region of the back.