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What is Cervical Disc Disease

Cervical degenerative disc disease occurs when a disc becomes weak through the degeneration process.  This process is also commonly referred to as the wear and tear process.  The inner core of the disc may bulge or rupture into the spinal canal and most often, with cervical disc disease, the bulge or rupture occurs through the side rather than the front or back.  The reason these bulges or ruptures occur on the side is due to the fact that both the front and back of the disc space is reinforced or “protected” by ligaments and other soft tissues.  This makes is difficult for a front or back rupture.  Due to the nerves being located on the side of the disc space and the lack of ligaments reinforcing that area, the symptoms from the bulge on the nerve are typically felt in either the legs or arms. 

Common Symptoms for Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

In cases of cervical disc disease, the bulge or rupture occurs in the cervical spine area, the upper back/neck.  Patients suffering from a degenerative disc in the neck may feel symptoms in their neck and arm. 

Some common signs or symptoms that one may be suffering from cervical degenerative disc disease may be a numbness or tingling sensation in the arm and/or hand.  The expression “my arm is asleep” has been used to describe this feeling.  One may also experience weakness and loss of muscle control in the arm and/or hand.  In addition to these symptoms, one may also experience pain in the neck area.  The pain may be felt as a burning pain that may travel from the neck, to the arm, through to the hand. 

Depending on the extent of the bulging or ruptured disc, this degenerative disc may have a debilitating effect on the patient’s lifestyle.  Work, sleep and physical activity may be affected. 

Prognosis for Cervical Disc Disease

There are quite a few people who have cervical disc disease and do not experience signs or symptoms of this condition.  Some may experience minor symptoms that are easily and successfully tended to with over the counter medication.  While the condition will not go away, the over the counter medication is generally enough to provide relief and allow for little to no disruption to their normal lifestyle. 

There are some though, who experience more severe symptoms.  Over the counter medication is typically not enough to alleviate the pain.  For those who suffer from cervical disc disease and are having to make adjustments to their work and lifestyle due to the pain they are experiencing, there are other treatment options available for consideration. 

Physical therapy, heat and ice, modifications to their work area as well as adjusting their physical activity may find relief from the symptoms they are experiencing. 

Surgery is another alternative that may be considered.  There are conservative surgeries as well as minimally invasive procedures.  Before making the choice that is right for you, it is important to explore all options.  Be sure to ask questions, get a second opinion.  Weigh the pros and cons of each procedure.  Success rates; recovery time; and return to normal day to day lifestyle should all be considered when making this important decision.