What Are the Treatments for Cervical Herniated Disc?
The spinal vertebrae are separated by discs that act as shock absorbers; cervical discs are those in the neck region of the spine. A cervical herniated disc occurs when a portion of the disc’s nucleus (nucleus pulposus) bulges through a tear in the outer band (annulus fibrosis). This herniation can place pressure on the surrounding spinal nerves, causing inflammation and pain. The treatments for cervical herniated discs can be divided into supportive treatment and surgery.
