CERVICAL HERNIATED DISC

CERVICAL SPINE CERVICAL HERNIATED DISC

A cervical herniated disc is an injury to the neck that can cause a wide range of symptoms. Pain can range from a dull ache to a sharp pain, and could manifest in the neck, arms, or hands. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. For athletes, a cervical herniated disc can be a serious problem so it’s important to respect the symptoms and get a possible herniated disc checked out immediately.

Cervical herniated discs occur in the cervical spine. This is the uppermost part of the spine, starting at the base of the cranium and running to the thoracic vertebrae, or middle back. In between each vertebrae, there is a disc. These intervertebral discs are designed to pad the vertebrae, act as a shock absorber, and help the spine move more fluidly.

There are six intervertebral discs in the cervical spine. Each one has an endplate, where the disc connects to the vertebrae, a dense outer ring called an annulus fibrosus, and a gel-like interior called a nucleus pulposus. With the onset of a gradual herniated cervical disc, a disc’s innermost annulus ring begins to weaken and tear, and progressively some or all of the nucleus pulposus leaks out. A herniated disc could also occur suddenly from a trauma. Athletes who participate in contact sports like football can develop a cervical herniated disc.

When we’re examining a patient for a cervical herniated disc, we look at the history of the pain, when it started, and if and where it radiates.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

Cervical-Herniated

The symptoms will be different depending on which cervical disc is herniated, since each disc affects a different spinal nerve.

For the cervical spine, the C6-7 are the most common. The C6 often means pain in the neck, shoulder, scapula,lateral arm, forearm, and hand, and weakness in shoulder and arm movements. With the C7, patients usually have neck, shoulder, middle finger pain, and weakness in the elbow and wrist.

We can get most athletes back on track after a cervical herniated disc with conservative treatments like exercise and noninvasive pain management. Our clinic is home to innovative tools like NMES and hot and cold therapy that can help with pain and speed up recovery.

At MOTUS, our priority is to treat the cause, not just the symptom. Our experienced team will work with you to get you back to your full athletic potential, while educating you on how to adjust your movements to protect from reinjury in the future.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

Cervical-Herniated

Have you been injured at some point in your journey?
Are you not achieving your highest level of function?

We’ve helped hundreds of people at all walks in life
get back to performing their best painfree!

MOTUS Client
Janelly Farias

PT's to the Pro's, Stars and Skeptics

Discover why the pro's, protective parents, and weekend warriors trust our 4P Joint By Joint Approach™.

It's time to toss out the old school
physical therapy playbook.

We'll never hand you a stack of those black and white exercise printouts.

MOTUS Client
Sam Darnold

MOTUS Client
Kyle Allen

Level up on rehab and prevention and
get back to the activities you love

Individual rehab and recovery plans to heal and prevents future injuries.​

Schedule A Call

We'll walk you through our 4P Joint Approach™ and set up your 60-minute 1:1 consultation.

Align

Get Your Personalized 4P Plan

We'll pinpoint the source of your pain and design a plan to restore movement along the entire kinetic chain.

Advance

Start Moving Again

Get an edge on injury prevention, relieve joint and muscle pain, and return to activities you love with confidence.

Stop wondering if you'll ever
get back to being you.

I had been diagnosed with degenerative lower back issues. The doctors solutions were no more running and pain medications as needed. I really wasn’t comfortable with either suggestion and felt there just had to be other options. Not only is my back stronger but I have been given the tools not only to decrease my pain but also allow me to continue running. I cannot stress enough what a difference this has made not only in my back but my overall health and mental well-being. I have surpassed some of my personal goals of 20 miles in a week, no pain medications and weight loss with ZERO PAIN!!!! I cannot thank the MOTUS Team enough. I’m not a professional athlete or really even a fitness fanatic. I’m a 56 year old wife, mother and grandmother who can say I’m in the best shape of my life. I encourage you to check them out whether you are an athlete on the mend, dealing with an injury or diagnosis that you are being told will alter your life or just a mom/grandma looking to improve your way of life. I cannot recommend MOTUS enough!!!
Kathy M. - Runner
Kathy M.
Mother

3 Ways to Level Up Your Rehab and Injury Prevention With Us

3 Ways to Level Up Your Rehab and Injury Prevention With Us

MOTUS 4P Joint Approach

What Pro Athletes Know About the 4P Approach™ to Recovery and Injury Prevention

Grab this free video, where our very own Physical Therapist shares his secrets.

Don't let pain steal your ability
to do the activities you love

Many active people struggle to find long term relief from joint and muscle pain, because they haven’t been able to pinpoint the root cause of their problem. We created a joint by joint approach to healing that identifies the source of your pain and restores movement with
a personalized plan, so you’re free to move and do the activities you love again.