The duration of weakness and tingling from a cervical herniated disc can vary significantly among individuals. Symptoms may last from a few days to several weeks, depending on the severity of the herniation and the effectiveness of treatment. In some cases, symptoms can persist for months if not properly managed. It's essential to consult a healthcare professional for tailored advice and treatment options.
Yes, you will feel pain if you have a herniated or bulging disc in your back. You may feel the pain in your arm, leg, or back. You will also experience numbness and tingling and weakness.
Arm pain is the most common symptom of a cervical herniated disc along with numbness and tingling along the arm to the fingertips. It is most common in the 30 - 50 year old age group and can start quite spontaneously after a trauma or injury to the cervical spine.
The symptoms of a herniated disc will be different from time to time it depends on the location and the position of the disc. If you have constant pain in your lower back you may have a herniated disc.
I have herniated disc from C2-3 TO C6-7 LEVELS,this causes continuous neck pain for me along with radiation of pain/weakness to my upper right arm and first to fingers and also base of my thumb. With passage of time it has led to formation of osteophytes in the cervical region which would eventually lead to cervical spondylosis, this is despite regular spinal exercises. i understand ,traction is the best bet along with yoga. I am commencing my follow up now on these lines.
A herniated disc occurs when the outer layer of the disc is damaged, the disc may rupture and the gel-like interior leak, putting pressure on adjacent nerve roots causing tingling, numbness or burning.
Herniated disc that are not pressing on a nerve, may be lower back ache to no symptoms. A herniated disc that is hitting a nerve, may cause weakness, numbness and or pain in the area or path that the nerve travels. If your herniation is in lumbar (lower) you may start to get a sciatica. This is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, that shoots pain through buttocks and down the leg and can also cause lower back and leg pain. When herniation is in upper lumber located near bottom of ribs, then your thighs could possibly hurt. Herniation in the neck can cause numbness and or pain in chest, shoulders, and or arms.
The major nerve commonly involved in a herniated disc is the sciatic nerve, particularly when the herniation occurs in the lumbar region of the spine. A herniated disc can compress the nerve roots that contribute to the sciatic nerve, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, and weakness radiating down the leg. In cervical herniations, the affected nerve roots can lead to similar symptoms in the arms and shoulders. Proper diagnosis and management are crucial to alleviate these symptoms and prevent further complications.
Not really. Everyone is different and responds different to both consertative and aggressive treatment.
Although a cervical herniated disc may originate from some sort of trauma or injury to the cervical spine, the symptoms start spontaneously. It usually develops in the 30-50 year old age group.
Some potential causes of cervical pain include whiplash, arthritis, muscle strain, and a herniated disc. If you experience prolonged cervical pain it is recommended that you contact a medical professional.
A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or bulging disc, occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc protrudes through a tear in the tougher outer layer. This can lead to pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected area. Herniated discs commonly occur in the lower back (lumbar region) or neck (cervical region) and may result from age-related wear and tear, injury, or heavy lifting. Treatment options include physical therapy, pain management, and, in severe cases, surgery.
A rather generic term which means you have irritation/inflamation of one or more of the nerves that exit from your neck vertebrae. It is Not a ruptured cervical disc but it may give you symptoms that are similar in nature..but your MRI is probably negative for a herniated or ruptured disc..so they call it cervical neuritis.