Cervical Disc Herniation – A Comprehensive Guide For Healthcare Professionals

Cervical Disc Herniation

Table of Contents Definition Cervical disc herniation is the most common cause of neck pain. It occurs when the jelly-like material inside the disc acts as a shock absorber called the nucleus pulposus herniates through the outer fibrous layer (annulus fibrosus). This herniation causes compression of the adjacent spinal nerves passing through the cervical canal. […]