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Herniated Disc
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...?
Cervical herniated disc is caused by aging and injury, and the diagnosis involves MRI and physical examination.
Cervical herniated disc signs and symptoms may include neck pain, arm pain, weakness, and tingling.
Cervical herniated disc symptoms and treatments vary. Options include rest, medication, physical therapy, or surgery if necessary.
Cervical radiculopathy results from a herniated cervical disc, causing neck and arm pain, weakness, and tingling.
Treatment options for cervical radiculopathy include physical therapy, medications, epidural injections, and surgery.
Conservative treatments for cervical herniated disc include rest, pain medications, physical therapy, and spinal injections.
A herniated disc in the low back is diagnosed through a medical history, a physical exam, and – when appropriate – advanced diagnostic testing.
Treatment differs for herniated or degenerated discs. Nonsurgical and surgical options can relieve pain in both cases.
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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.
