PrintHerniated Disc in the Neck
To be considered a herniated disk in the neck must be located within the C1-C7 vertebrae of the spine, called the cervical spine. Based on where it is located within this range, a herniated disk will cause symptoms that affect varying parts of your body. For example, a rupture in the C1 or C2 position will result in pain and other symptoms in the head and neck, while a torn disk in C4, C7, or C8 will cause issues in the shoulders, hands, and arms. Regardless of where the symptoms flare up, they will likely include:
- Pain
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Headaches
- Weakness
- Muscle spasms
- Limited flexibility
- More
Treating a Herniated Disk in the Neck
Although most people experience minor to no symptoms as a result of their condition, for some people it can become a truly debilitating injury that lowers their quality of life and keeps them from living normally. When these symptoms cannot be alleviated with conservative treatments like painkillers and rest, surgery is the only option left, and sufferers can choose between an open back or neck surgery or an endoscopic procedure. Of the two types of procedures available to treat a ruptured disk, endoscopic spine surgery provides the faster recovery time and higher success rate, among many other benefits.
For more information on treatments for a herniated disk in the neck, including endoscopic spine surgery, contact Laser Spine Institute. Our spine doctors will review your CT scan or MRI free of charge and determine your eligibility for the procedure, then call you to discuss all your options.