Have you recently been diagnosed with a cervical herniated disc, and are looking for answers as to what that really means? In this presentation, we will discuss what the diagnosis means, and some of the available treatment options.

1. Help My Neck Hurts
Cervical herniated disc – what it is
and how to treat it

2. Cervical herniated disc
• Have you recently been diagnosed with a
cervical herniated disc?
• Are looking for answers as to what that really
means?
• In this presentation, we will discuss what the
diagnosis means, and some of the available
treatment options.

3. what is Cervical herniated disc
• A cervical herniated disc is a commonly
diagnosed condition for individuals ages 30-50.
• It is often caused by the wear and tear of aging
(disc degeneration), although smoking can
increase the likelihood of cervical disc herniation.
• Injuries to your spine or neck can also cause a
herniated disc, regardless of age.
• You might experience pain, numbness or
weakness in your upper body, although in severe
cases your legs or lower body may also be
affected.

4. what is Cervical herniated disc
• The discs in your spine are filled with a jellylike
material, and surrounded by a protective capsule.
• When you have a cervical herniated disc, one of
the discs between the top 8 vertebrae of your
spine has been pushed into an incorrect position,
and has broken through its protective casing.
• You might have a ruptured disc, in which case the
casing has completely broken open, or the
cushioning material in the capsule may be being
pushed through small cracks or tears in the
membrane.

5. How to treat Cervical herniated disc
• If doctor has conducted a physical exam, complete
with diagnostic imaging tests such as X-rays or an
MRI before diagnosing patient with a cervical
herniated disc.
• He or she may have suggested that patient rest
following an initial inventory of their symptoms
and physical exam before choosing to pursue
diagnostic imaging.
• However, In some cases, patient may not have
even received X-rays, an MRI or a CT scan unless
their physician suspected a different condition.
• This period of rest might be all that patient’s body
needs to recover from the condition!

6. How to treat Cervical herniated disc
• If patient is still suffering from symptoms after the
advised period of rest, their doctor may choose to
pursue one of many treatment routes, depending on
the severity and location of the symptoms.
• Nonsurgical treatment is the most common choice for
this condition, and may include physical therapy, rest,
modified activities, targeted exercises, or even
traction. The physician may choose to medicate
patient for the pain with corticosteroids, pain and antiinflammatory medications, or muscle relaxants.

7. How to treat Cervical herniated disc
• For individuals still suffering from significant
pain or complications after nonsurgical
treatment options have been exhausted,
further imaging studies may be performed,
and tests such as EEGs
(electroencephalograms) might be used to
determine if a particular nerve or cluster of
nerves is being adversely affected.
• In these cases, surgery is often an option.

8. How to treat Cervical herniated disc
• One common procedure to treat a cervical herniated
disc is called a discectomy, and involves removing the
entire disc, or the part of the disc that is responsible
for causing your pain and symptoms.
• The most frequently performed type of discectomy for
this position is called a cervical anterior discectomy
and fusion, and involves the complete removal of the
disc and the fusion of the affected vertebrae.
• In roughly 80% of cases, however, surgery is not
required to treat this condition.

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