Herniated Disc vs. Bulging Disc: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc, the symptoms each may cause, treatment options, and when evaluation is appropriate.
Learn the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc, the symptoms each may cause, treatment options, and when evaluation is appropriate.
Neck pain that spreads into the shoulder, arm, or hand may be caused by irritation or compression of a nerve in the cervical spine. Symptoms such as arm pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of grip strength deserve attention, especially when they persist, worsen, or interfere with daily activities. Many patients improve without surgery, but an accurate diagnosis is essential.
Pain traveling from the lower back or buttock into the leg may be sciatica. Learn its causes, treatment options, warning signs, and when to seek evaluation.