Cervical Herniated Disc

Cervical Symptoms from a Herniated Cervical Disc

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:46:29 -0700

A herniated cervical disc occurs when a nerve root is irritated and/or pinched as a result of a cervical disc’s inner core extruding through the outer core and coming in contact with the nerve root. Depending on the location of the cervical disc herniation and which cervical nerve is affected (most often C6, C7; sometimes C5, C8), various cervical symptoms may occur.

Cervical Nerves

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:54:33 -0700

In addition to the seven cervical vertebrae, cervical anatomy features eight cervical nerves (C1-C8) that branch off of the spinal cord and control different types of bodily and sensory activities.

Each cervical nerve is named based on the lower cervical vertebra that it runs between. As an example, the nerve root that runs between the second cervical vertebra and the third cervical vertebra in the neck is described as the C3 nerve.

Cervical Discs

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:29:49 -0700

There are six cervical discs and 23 total discs in the entire spinal column. Each cervical disc rests between the cervical vertebrae, acts as a shock absorber in the cervical spine and allows the neck to handle much stress.

Composed of collagen and ligaments, the cervical discs also hold the cervical vertebrae together and allow for flexibility and different movements of the neck.

Cervical Spine Anatomy and Neck Pain

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:44:10 -0700

Neck anatomy is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The cervical spine (neck) is delicate – housing the spinal cord that sends messages from the brain to control all aspects of the body – while also remarkably flexible, allowing movement in all directions, and strong.

Cervical Spine Surgery

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:18 -0800

Conditions treated by cervical spine surgery

Cervical spine surgery is generally performed on an elective basis to treat either:

Nerve/spinal cord impingement (Figures 1, 2, read more

What's a Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Bulging Disc...?

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:50 -0800

Cervical Herniated Disc Video

mlepore — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:30:53 -0700

A cervical herniated disc occurs when the soft, inner core of a disc extrudes through its outer core, presses on or "pinches" a cervical nerve, and causes pain to radiate along the nerve pathway and into the arm, as explained in this cervical herniated disc video.

Herniated Disc Treatments vs. Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments

cmaynard — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:40:01 -0700

It’s critical that the doctor accurately diagnoses the underlying cause of back pain, neck pain, leg pain or other symptoms, since the diagnosis dictates the treatment options.

Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:06:43 -0700

Cervical epidural steroid injections relieve neck pain, shoulder pain, and arm pain caused by a pinched nerve or nerves in the cervical spine. It can be used to treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy.

Neck Pain and Numbness in the Arm

Ben Parr — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:30:32 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about neck pain, numbness in the arm, and the cervical spine.

Risks Associated With Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections

Ben Parr — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:35:10 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about the risks associated with cervical epidural steroid injections.

Cervical Disc Herniation Symptoms

Ben Parr — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:10:15 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about radiculopathy due to a herniated disc.

Question: Radicular Pain on the Right Side of the Body?

Is it possible for a C4-C5 cervical disc herniation to cause radicular pain and sciatica on one side of my body? My right side, from below my armpit to my toes, is completely numb with occasional tingling and burning sensations in the calf area.

Cervical Herniated Disk From an Auto Accident

Ben Parr — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:10:11 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about relieving the painful symptoms of a cervical herniated disc due to an auto accident.

Question: Can Disc Hardening Cause Severe Neck Pain?

I have a cervical herniated disk at C5-C6. I was recently in a car accident and now the herniated disk is causing severe pain. When I had my second MRI, the doctor concluded that my disk was “hardening” and that there may not be “enough space” for the disk.

Fusion for a Cervical Herniated Disc

Ben Parr — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:56:59 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about spinal fusion in the neck.

Question: Is There Another Option Besides Surgery?

I have been diagnosed with a C5-C6 cervical herniated disc that is compressing the spinal cord. Anterior cervical fusion surgery has been recommended with urgency. However, I am concerned that the discs adjacent to the fusion site may become vulnerable and that the fusion may not be successful.

Surgery Options for a Cervical Herniated Disk

Ben Parr — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:56:50 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about cervical herniated disk surgery treatment options (including cervical disk replacement and anterior cervical discectomy).

Typical Symptoms of a Herniated Disc

Ben Parr — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:56:58 -0800

Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment Options: Surgical and Non-Surgical

Ben Parr — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:08:26 -0800

Surgery Options for a Herniated Disc

Ben Parr — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:22:00 -0700

Anterior Cervical Discectomy Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:42 -0800

An anterior cervical discectomy is an anterior approach to removing a cervical herniated disc in order to relieve spinal cord or root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, and numbness. This interactive video provides an overview of anterior cervical discectomy.

Anterior Cervical Decompression (Discectomy)

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:18 -0800

A cervical disc herniation can be removed through an anterior approach to relieve spinal cord or nerve root pressure and alleviate corresponding pain, weakness, numbness and tingling. This procedure, called a cervical discectomy, allows the offending disc to be surgically removed.

Chronic Neck Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:31:46 -0800

Suffering from Chronic Pain?

Watch this Chronic Pain Video for causes, symptoms, and treatments.

There are many conditions that can cause chronic neck pain. The following information describes symptoms of some of the more common causes of chronic neck pain.

Understanding the Clinical Diagnosis of a Herniated Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:50 -0800

Diagnostic Tests for a Cervical Herniated Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:49 -0800

Summary of Cervical Herniated Disc Treatment Options

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:49 -0800

Conservative Treatment for a Cervical Herniated Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:49 -0800

First line of treatment for a cervical herniated disc

Spine Surgery for a Cervical Herniated Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:49 -0800

Most episodes of arm pain due to a cervical herniated disc will resolve over a period of weeks to a couple of months. However, if the pain lasts longer than 6 to 12 weeks, or if the pain and disability is severe, spine surgery may be a reasonable option.

Spine surgery for a cervical herniated disc is generally very reliable and can be done with a minimal amount of postoperative pain and morbidity (unwanted aftereffects).

Cervical Herniated Disc Symptoms and Treatment

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:47 -0800

Arm pain from a cervical herniated disc is one of the more common cervical spine conditions treated by spine specialists. It usually develops in the 30 - 50 year old age group. Although a cervical herniated disc may originate from some sort of trauma or injury to the cervical spine, the symptoms, including arm pain, commonly start spontaneously.

Herniated Cervical Disc, Cervical Radiculopathy

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

Developing a cervical herniated disc is less common than a lumbar herniated disc for two reasons: