Cervical disc herniation occurs when the soft inner gel of a cervical spinal disc pushes through its tougher outer layer, sometimes pressing on nearby nerves. This can cause cervical radiculopathy, where nerve irritation leads to pain, numbness, or weakness radiating from the neck into the shoulders, arms, or hands.
People with cervical disc herniation often experience the following:
The common causes of cervical disc herniation include:
To diagnose cervical disc herniation, specialists rely on:
Treatment generally starts with conservative measures which include:
If conservative therapy does not provide relief or if neurological deficits worsen, surgery may be considered. Surgical treatments offered by Dr Kantar include:
