Signs & Symptoms
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Cervical Disc Herniation
Cervical Disc Herniation
Signs and Symptoms
When a herniated disc occurs, it puts pressure on spinal nerves or the spinal cord. The first symptom is usually neck pain.
Symptoms may include:
- Pain moving your head and neck, especially turning to the side of the herniated disc
- Pain in your shoulder or arms
- Numbness, tingling or weakness in your shoulder or arms
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