Herniated Disc Neck PainHerniated disc neck pain is an upsetting and agonizing experience which can really limit the functionality of the upper body and head. Chronic neck pain is the second most common dorsopathy condition, bested only by lower back pain.Herniated Disc Neck Pain Condition
The cervical discs are instrumental in maintaining a healthy upper spine. These discs are thinner and lighter than the
intervertebral discs
in the rest of the spinal column. When one of these discs
bulges
or
ruptures,
the physical effect might produce pain, but the psychological effect is sure to enact
fear
and anxiety. These psycho-emotional factors are just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, than the physical disc condition.A herniated disc in the neck due to normal spinal degeneration is not likely to cause pain or related symptoms. These events occur as part of the normal aging processes which many doctors have vilified by using the name
degenerative disc disease. Herniated Disc Neck Pain ScapegoatLike many other spinal abnormalities, herniated discs are blamed for pain when they are often innocent and coincidental to the symptoms:*In the neck region, discs are blamed for contributing to osteoarthritis. Well, DDD can contribute to arthritic change, but this is yet another normal part of the spinal aging process and is not normally problematic. Occasionally, an osteophyte can grow in a bad location and enact nerve compression, but this is a rare occurrence, despite the common diagnosis… * A herniated disc is often blamed for causing spinal stenosis, although this is very rare, especially in the cervical spine. * Bulging discs are most commonly thought to cause nerve pain through foraminal stenosis. This is also called a pinched nerve and is diagnosed in countless patients. Research has proven that in order for this to actually occur, the disc would have to block the entire foraminal opening, and produce significant force on the nerve, which is practically unheard of. * Sometimes, when no other cause can be found to explain the symptoms, discogenic pain is diagnosed. This diagnosis is extremely controversial, since it seems anatomically impossible that the tiny nerves implicated in these pain conditions could produce the severe and wide ranging symptoms experienced by the patient. Herniated Disc Neck Pain AdviceThe herniated disc facts clearly point to the reality of this common structural condition, while the medical system often perpetuates the myths. In essence, herniated discs are not inherently painful, but some might create pain and neurological symptoms. This is especially true for those disc bulges caused by sudden traumatic injury. However, even in the symptomatic cases, research has clearly shown that most disc conditions will not cause long term pain. Herniated discs rarely require medical treatment and research also supports the fact that patients who do not seek any special medical care for their back pain heal faster and more completely than patients who do undergo care. These statistics make it very difficult to take the diagnosis of a herniated disc too seriously...I have 2 of these dreaded discs in my back. They were blamed for my symptoms for 18 years. I cured my pain, despite still having the herniated discs. In fact, they are in worse shape now than ever. I have no pain; neither do the multitude of other people who are walking around with completely normal herniated discs in their spines. Many do not even know they have a herniation… If you have long term chronic neck or back pain blamed on a disc, learn the facts for yourself. You have nothing at all to lose and permanent relief to gain… Herniated Disc Neck Pain to Herniated Disc 11/20/08 Revised 7/16/11 |
Sensei Adam Rostocki
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