A herniated disc (also called "bulging" or "slipped disc") occurs when the outer shell ruptures and the nucleus leaks out. While minor cases may be asymptomatic or cause mild pain, a herniated ...

A pain in the neck can sometimes be more than sore muscles. If the pain doesn’t get better after several days of rest, it may be a herniated cervical disk.

Herniated and bulging disks share the following symptoms, depending on the location of the disk: Pain in lower back , buttocks, leg (lumbar spine) Pain in the neck, shoulder, arm (cervical spine) ...

This can lead to a herniated disc, wherein damage causes the inner substance of the disc to leak out. Both conditions can cause pain in the neck. Physical therapy and exercises can help treat a ...

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Here's what a herniated disc is, what causes it and what sort of treatment options are available and recommended if you experience one. Watch Party Newsletter DIY projects to try Avoid ...

Neck Exercises and Stretches for a Herniated Disc Medically reviewed by Gregory Minnis, DPT , Physical Therapy — Written by The Healthline Editorial Team — Updated on February 19, 2025 Neck ...

A herniated or bulging disc in the back can be identified with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a test typically recommended when you've experienced back pain symptoms for at least six weeks.

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Novant Health neurosurgeon Dr. Greg Imbarrato, about herniated discs, the most common cause of neck pain, and what to do if your neck pain ...

Washington Wizards center Emeka Okafor will miss at least the start of the 2013-14 NBA season after being diagnosed with a herniated disc in his neck. MX23RW : Wednesday, April 12 00:13:20 ...

Your doctor will diagnose a herniated disc with a physical exam and, sometimes, imaging tests. With treatment, most people recover. Treatments include rest, pain and anti-inflammatory medicines, ...