What is a central herniated disc?
What is a central herniated disc?
The rubbery disks that lie between the vertebrae in your spine consist of a soft center (nucleus) surrounded by a tougher exterior (annulus). A herniated disk occurs when a portion of the nucleus pushes through a crack in the annulus. Symptoms may occur if the herniation compresses a nerve.
How do you sleep with a herniated C5-C6?
Side Sleeping With a Pillow Between Your Knees Gently move to your right or left side, and place a pillow between your legs. You can also roll on your back and put a soft cushion underneath your knees. Either choice works to help keep the curve of your spine in a natural position.
What are the symptoms of a C5-6 disc protrusion?
Cervical disc protrusion symptoms may be any or all of the following: Neck pain Loss of range of motion of neck Pain that radiates down into the hands and fingers Tingling, weakness, and numbness also felt in the hands and fingers or at any point up the arm Generally, these symptoms will only be on one side of the body
What are the symptoms of a herniated disc in the neck C5 C6?
C5-C6 (C6 nerve root): A C5-C6 disc herniation can cause weakness in the biceps (muscles in the front of the upper arms) and wrist extensor muscles. Numbness and tingling along with pain can radiate to the thumb side of the hand. This is one of the most common levels for a cervical disc herniation to occur.
When to seek emergency care for a herniated disk?
But if you develop any of the following emergency signs, you should see a doctor immediately: Loss of bowel and/or bladder function Worsening or disabling spine pain, such as in the neck, mid back, low back Arm and/or leg weakness, pain, numbness, or tingling Saddle anesthesia (loss of sensation in the groin, anal area, buttocks, and inner thighs) Difficulty with balance or walking
Where do symptoms occur when you have a C5-C6 pinched nerve?
Weakness will be felt in the upper arm deltoid muscle. Compression of the C5 nerve will rarely cause numbness or a tingling sensation in the skin but may cause shoulder pain. C6 nerve root (C5 – C6 disc) Typically the symptoms of a C6 nerve compression include weakness in the biceps and wrist extensor muscles.
