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A cervical herniated spine can lead to a range of different kinds of pain, or none at all. A range of pain may be felt in the neck and arm as well as in the hand. Sometimes, it radiates to these areas. There may be weakness in the hand or arm, or even numbness. The symptoms of a cervical herniated disc can be caused by injury or trauma to the neck. However, they are most often spontaneous. The symptoms of cervical herniated disk pain and associated signs can usually be felt in one or both arms. Different symptoms may be

Do you have back pain? If you have ever experienced back pain, then you aren’t the only one. Some estimates suggest that around 80% have suffered from back pain at one time or another during their lives. This problem is second only behind colds in the number of people who stay home from work. It’s also top of the list for reasons to go to the doctor, the local medical clinic, and the emergency room. It is estimated that back pain relief costs approximately 50 billion dollars annually. Below are five ways to get an idea of the main causes

Stress tests of the cervical spine show increased pressure on the spine in the upright position. They also include flexion (looking up) and extension views. The stress on the discs can be minimal when a patient is lying down for traditional supine MRI exams. They may only show a slight disc bump or nothing at all – but no pain. If the table is tilted vertically the bodyweight compresses the disc, causing the central disc material (or herniate) to protrude or herniate. This pinches the spinal cord and causes pain. Looking down (in flexion), puts more pressure on discs and

Sciatica The sciatic is the largest nerve in your entire body. The sciatic root is located in your spine. It has 5 nerve roots. The sciatic nerve runs along the backs of both your legs and can cause burning, pain, tingling, or difficulty walking. It can be as severe as pain for the feet. Herniated Disc These cushion-like pieces, filled with a gel like fluid, protect the vertebrae. This fluid can be pressed against the disc to cause herniation. It causes nerve pain. The difference One of their most significant differences is that sciatica is treatable in a relatively short

It can cause a lot more problems in the future. This is particularly true if the source of your pain is not known. Although there are many reasons for back pain you may not be aware of, herniated discs can be much more common than you think. No matter how long you’ve had herniated or bulging discs in your past, it’s important that you understand why you are experiencing so much pain. There are three types of herniated discs which could be causing your pain. Based on the severity, you might need to have orthopedic spine surgery performed.  Specialists can

The spine is an intricate part of anatomy. It is not surprising that the terminology used for it is often confusing. Herniated and bulging discs are the two most common issues with spines. It can be confusing to distinguish them and understand what they mean. The terms can sometimes be interchanged, which can lead to confusion. What is a Bulging Disc, and how does it work? The spine is composed of segments. Between those segments are the spinal discs. Spinal discs are soft, flexible shock absorbers that protect and enable the spine to move more freely. A disc is composed

What is a herniated disc? The intervertebral discs cushion and separate the vertebrae along each side of the spine. Two layers make up the intervertebral disc. The nucleus pilosus is jelly-like, while the annulus fibrosus is fibrous. These intervertebral discs allow the vertebrae in the spine to move smoothly, without having to contact bone-on-bone. A herniated disc is a condition in which the outer layer of the intervertebral disc is thinner than the inner one. The jelly-like inner layer, which is the intervertebral disc’s outer layer, becomes weaker. There is no cushion between vertebrae. This can cause severe pain and

Why is there a shooting pain down my leg? What should I do when my neck is stiff and hurts? What can I do for a spasm of the lower back? These types of pain could be caused by a herniated disc, which presses against the spinal nerves. Acupuncture can be used to treat symptoms of a slipped disc. It is also a great way to speed up the healing process. A herniated disc is also called a “slipped disc” or a “bulging disc”. This happens when pressure builds up on the spine’s nerves and muscles due to damage to the

What is the C5 & C6? The C5-C6 vertebrae of a spine are sometimes called the stress vertebrae because they carry the majority weight of the head and neck. Both the C5 as well as C6 have a vertebral body, a spine arch, and two transverse processes. When they join, they create paired synovial facet joints that are gliding and gliding. On the C5’s joint surfaces, there are articulating cartilages. C6 vertebrae are designed to facilitate smooth movement and minimize resistance between the facet joints surfaces. The disc is the largest spine joint. The disc holds 85% of the weight,