A condition which refers to a problem with a rubbery disc between the spinal bones. This condition occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing.
What is cervical herniated nucleus pulposus?
Herniated nucleus pulposus is a condition in which part or all of the soft, gelatinous central portion of an intervertebral disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk, resulting in back pain and nerve root irritation.
What causes a herniated disk?
Disks have soft, gel-like centers and a firmer outer layer, like a jelly doughnut. With time, the outer layer weakens and can crack. A herniated disk happens when the inner “jelly” substance pushes through the crack. The leaked material may press on nearby spinal nerves.
Several factors can contribute to a disk rupture, including:
- Aging.
- Excessive weight.
- Repetitive motions.
- Sudden strain from improper lifting or twisting.
What are the symptoms of a herniated disk?
- Herniated disk symptoms vary depending on where the problem is in your spine. Symptoms worsen with movement and get better with rest.
- Herniated or slipped disk in the back (herniated lumbar disk)
- It’s common for a herniated disk in the lower back to cause “sciatic nerve” pain. This sharp pain usually shoots down one side of your buttocks into your leg and sometimes the foot.
- Other symptoms of a herniated disk in your lower back include:
- Back pain.
- Tingling or numbness in the legs and/or feet.
- Muscle weakness.
- Herniated or disk in the neck (herniated cervical disk)
- Symptoms of a herniated disk in your neck include:
- Pain near or between your shoulder blades.
- Pain that travels to your shoulder, arm and sometimes your hand and fingers.
- Neck pain, especially in the back and on the sides of your neck.
- Pain that increases when bending or turning your neck.
- Numbness or tingling in your arms.
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