Vertebral subluxation is a major reason for Cervical Disc Herniation. Cervical disc prolapse usually occurs in C4-C5, C5-C6 and C6-C7 levels. A cervical herniated disc may originate from some sort of trauma or neck injury, the symptoms commonly start spontaneously. It usually develops in the 30 to 50 year old age group. If they become damaged, they may bulge abnormally or break open (rupture), in what is called a herniated or slipped disc. These discs are located between each pair of vertebra in the spine except for those at the first and second cervical level (called atlas and axis).When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep the spine flexible. The bones (vertebrae) that form the cervical spine are cushioned by round, flat discs. A slipped disc in the lumbar spine can affect the sciatic nerve, creating a condition called sciatica. Commonly the majority of slipped discs occur in the lumbar spine, at levels 元-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1 and in Cervical spine C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7. The larger the tear, and the further the nucleus pushes out into the surrounding area, the more severe the symptoms. Unfortunately this is where the nerves of the spine exit and track distally into the body. The slipped disc usually occurs at the posterior lateral wall where the annulus fibrosis is thinnest. When outer annular rings are torn the central gel-like nucleus pulposus can push out and place pressure on the other structures in the area. Other terms for this condition are herniated disc, prolapsed disc, or ruptured disc. So a slipped disc occurs when the outer walls of the intervertebral disc are torn. Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a herniated disk occurs when some of the softer 'jelly' pushes out through a tear in the tougher exterior. Have You Been Told You Need Back Surgery?Ī spinal disk is a little like a jelly donut, with a softer center encased within a tougher exterior.

Little disc herniated