Cervical Discs problems can be very serious for the person suffering with them. Not only can these problems lead to severe pain and disability, they are also very frustrating because they are very stubborn to heal.

This article will cover what a cervical disc is, the most common conditions that can develop with one, the causes of these problems, as well as the most typical symptoms and treatments recommended.

Let’s begin with a discussion of what a cervical discs is. The spinal discs are cushions that separate each set of vertebrae in the back. The main purpose of these discs is to absorb shock when you move. Without them, the shock would be absorbed by the bones of the spine, which would be very agravating.

Each disc is composed of two parts – a strong outer covering called the annulus, and a soft jelly center called the nucleus. The jelly in the center is very significant because this is where the discs of the spine store oxygen and nutrients for proper health, as well as healing any problems that develop with the disc.

This fact becomes very important when you consider that the spinal discs do not receive a very good blood supply. Your body normally depends on the blood to bring oxygen and nutrition for proper health, but because the spinal discs don’t have this normal blood flow, the nucleus is absolutely vital.

The most common problems that can occur with a cervical discs are a cervical disc herniation (sometimes also referred to as a slipped disc, bulging disc, or herniated disc), and cervical disc disease (which is a form of arthritis).

In the case of a herniated cervical disc, the strong outer covering tears, and the jelly in the center of the disc begins to shift into the weak area. This creates a “bulge” in the disc. What’s intriguing about this problem is that the pain from it actually comes from the spinal nerves, which are located directly behind each disc (which is where the discs tend to bulge).

Believe it or not, the discs of the spine are actually designed to not feel pain. This makes sense when you consider that the main function is to absorb shock. If they could feel pain, you would be hurting every time you move!

The nerves of the spine are very sensitive, so any amount of pressure from a bulging disc will cause pain. Also, because these nerves control everything in the body, it’s also normal for other symptoms to occur, which you may not associate with the spine. I’ll be giving you some examples of these symptoms in a moment, but let’s first discuss cervical disc disease.

Cervical disc disease occurs when the jelly in the center of the disc begins to dehydrate (it loses its water, and essentially starts to dry up). When this happens, the disc begins to become shorter. This will also cause the space where the nerves exit the spine to become smaller, and once again, you have pressure on the nerves.

In both of these cases, the symptoms can be very similar because of the nerves affected.

In the case of a cervical discs, the most common symptoms you may experience are pain in the neck, pain in the shoulders, arms, or hands (you may also experience burning, pins and needles, or numbness in these regions), headaches, chest pain, thyroid problems (which could lead to weight issues), blurry vision, and ringing in the ears.

Although one may have never associated these body regions with the neck, these symptoms commonly occur because these areas of the body are controlled by the nerves of the cervical spine.

The causes of these conditions are very different. A neck disc herniation usually occurs due to a trauma (such as a car accident, lifting something too heavy, a fall, etc.). It’s also possible for a person to be born with a genetic predisposition for weaker spinal discs, which would lead to the condition.

The cause of cervical disc disease is wear-and-tear over time. However, the start of this condition is also often trauma, because injuries to the spine that are not treated properly will cause the spine to degenerate more quickly.

I want to stress that this condition is not age related! Most people associate arthritis with age, which simply isn’t the truth. Arthritis is usually isolated to joints that have been used too much (such as the hands, knees, shoulders, and spine).

If you look at degenerative disc disease of a neck disc, you will see that it is usually only located in 1 or 2 discs – not every one of them. So, I ask you this – if cervical disc disease (arthritis) were strictly due to age, wouldn’t you see it in EVERY cervical disc? After all, they’re all the same age, aren’t they?

The reason I mention this is because people often use their age to “give up” on trying to experience relief – they just accept it. There are plenty of treatment options for cervical disc pain, and we’ll discuss that next.

With either of these conditions, most physicians will recommend the same therapies – medications (usually pain relievers and muscle relaxers), injections (such as cortisone and epidurals), physical therapy, and surgery (as a last resort).

Unfortunately, the success rates of these traditional treatments are often very low. However, there are a number of other alternative treatments that are more effective for cervical disc pain. Alternative treatments such as chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, and nutritional supplementation are among the best options for these conditions.

After working with thousands of individuals with these health problems, I can tell you that the best results are usually achieved with a very specific combination of these treatments. If you would like to learn more about how you can utilize the most successful treatment options in a way that provides the highest success rate with cervical discs pain, you can click here (cervical herniated disc).

 

About the Author: Dr. Ron Daulton, Jr. is a chiropractor, national speaker, and published author who specializes in spinal disc conditions.

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