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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.
There are many terms used to describe spinal disc problems, but it is best to focus on an understanding of the medical diagnosis. This article clarify common disc conditions such as a herniated disc, pinched nerve, and degenerative disc disease.
Cervical spine surgery is generally performed on an elective basis to treat either Nerve/spinal cord impingement (decompression surgery) or Spinal instability (fusion surgery). The two procedures are often combined, as a decompression may de-stabilize the spine and create the need for a fusion to add stability...
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 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...
When initial cervical herniated disc pain hits, anti-inflammatory medications can help reduce the pain so that the patient can tolerate other conservative treatments.
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...
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.