Can you make a herniated disc worse? The pain from a herniated disc usually is worse when you are active and gets better when you are resting. Coughing, sneezing, sitting, driving, and bending forward may make the pain worse. What is the fastest way to heal a herniated disc? SelfRead More →
Herniated Disc Cause #1: Wear and Tear on the Spine. Pain from a herniated disc is often the result of daily wear and tear on the spine. … Herniated Disc Cause #2: Injury. … Herniated Disc Cause #3: A Combination of Degeneration and Injury. … The 4 Stages of aRead More →
If symptoms associated with the herniated cervical disc such as neck pain with arm pain, numbness, tingling and weakness develop then an MRI may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis of slipped disk. At that time you elect to see a spinal surgery specialist who will be either a neurosurgeonRead More →
A disc herniation can cause pain and may inflame a nearby nerve root that radiates pain down into the shoulder, arm, and/or hand. A disc herniation in the lower cervical spine is more likely to radiate pain into or near the shoulder blade area. What does a herniated disc betweenRead More →
MRI scans are better for imaging water-containing tissue. An MRI can be better at detecting abnormalities of the spinal cord, bulging discs, small disc herniation’s, pinched nerves and other soft tissue problems. What will a CT scan show for back pain? CT scans of the spine can provide more detailedRead More →