Video · 9 sec.

Cervical disc herniation

A herniated disc is a condition in which the soft inner center of the intervertebral disc ( nucleus pulposus ) comes out of its shell ( annulus fibrosus ).

  • Duration: 9 sec.
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A herniated disc is a condition in which the soft inner center of the intervertebral disc ( nucleus pulposus ) comes out of its shell ( annulus fibrosus ). This results in pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing pain, numbness and weakness in the arms and shoulders. The clip places this within “Herniated disc in the neck” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.