Cervical Herniated Disc

Cervical Herniated Disc: Common Cervical Spine Condition Causing Arm and Neck Pain

A cervical herniated disc is often the cause of a patient's neck and arm pain. The cervical (neck) disc pinches on a cervical nerve, causing arm pain and numbness. Oftentimes conservative care (i.e. exercise, medications) are enough to control the symptoms, but surgery is often a necessary option.

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  • Cervical Herniated Disc Symptoms and Treatment

    The arm pain from a cervical herniated disc occurs when the herniated disc material "pinches" or presses on a cervical nerve, causing pain to radiate down the arm.

  • Chronic Neck Pain

    Chronic neck pain that radiates down the arm and possibly into the hands and fingers is frequently caused by a cervical herniated disc or foraminal stenosis pinching a nerve i...

  • Conservative Treatment for a Cervical Herniated Disc

    When initial cervical herniated disc pain hits, anti-inflammatory medications can help reduce the pain so that the patient can tolerate other conservative treatments.

  • Diagnostic Tests for a Cervical Herniated Disc

    The best tool for diagnosing a cervical herniated disc is the MRI scan, which can image nerve root pinching caused a cervical disc. This article overview diagnostic tools oft...

  • Spine Surgery for a Cervical Herniated Disc

    Most cervical herniated disc pain resolves over a period of weeks to a couple of months, with surgery an option if the pain is severe and lasting longer than 6-12 weeks.

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