👉 The term "postaxially" is a medical term used to describe an abnormality in the spine that can occur when a person's spinal cord or nerves are damaged. It is often associated with a condition called a herniated disc, which occurs when the discs between two vertebrae become displaced and herniate into the space between them. A herniated disc is a normal part of the body's natural response to movement and stress. However, when these discs become dislocated or misaligned,