Herniated discs may cause pain and discomfort. Timely treatment can help prevent progression of the condition and provide symptom relief.
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Herniated Discs.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: What's a Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Bulging Disc...?
Lumbar Herniated Disc Symptoms
A lumbar herniated disc can cause moderate pain in the lower back and buttock, with pain, numbness, and/or weakness in the leg and foot.
A disc is most likely to herniate if it has lost some or all of its water content. Dehydrated discs are brittle and easily rupture or bulge under pressure.
Spine surgery for cervical herniated disc is an option for severe cases unresponsive to conservative treatments.
Surgical options for a herniated disc include discectomy, microdiscectomy, and laminectomy.
Surgical options for cervical radiculopathy from a herniated cervical disc include discectomy and cervical fusion.
Symptoms of a thoracic disc herniation include upper back pain, radiating discomfort, numbness, and weakness.
Treatment for thoracic disc herniation includes rest, physical therapy, pain management, and surgery.
Thoracic Herniated Disc Causes
Thoracic herniated discs may be caused by age-related wear and tear and spinal injuries, leading to the disc's displacement in the mid-back region.
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