Disc herniations are a common spine condition, affecting people of all ages and health conditions. Some people are at a higher risk for disc herniations, such as people with physically strenuous jobs and older people. The symptoms can cause your quality of life to plummet, and in rare cases could pose a serious health risk. If you start to experience symptoms of a cervical disc herniation, it's important to seek treatment as soon as possible so that you can recover as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Symptoms
It's important to know some of the symptoms of a herniated disc so that you can seek medical care if needed. On the other hand, since the symptoms disc herniation mirror those of many other spine conditions, only a doctor can determine the exact cause of your symptoms. At your consultation, your cervical disc herniation doctor will evaluate you for symptoms like:
If you have a cervical disc herniation, chances are it can be treated without resorting to surgery. In some cases, surgery is necessary; but minimally invasive surgery can normally be used in such cases. Treatment options include:
New York City residents have access to a nationally acclaimed disc herniation doctor, the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center's Dr. Sukdeb Datta. Drawing on a background in pain management, Dr. Datta uses non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures, including laser spine surgery, to treat patients in the most appropriate manner possible.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Datta, please click below and enter your information or call (646) 374-1799.
Symptoms
It's important to know some of the symptoms of a herniated disc so that you can seek medical care if needed. On the other hand, since the symptoms disc herniation mirror those of many other spine conditions, only a doctor can determine the exact cause of your symptoms. At your consultation, your cervical disc herniation doctor will evaluate you for symptoms like:
- Back pain
- Pain in an arm or leg
- Numbness or tingling in an arm or leg
- Muscle weakness in an arm of leg
- Pain in the pelvis
- Incontinence
If you have a cervical disc herniation, chances are it can be treated without resorting to surgery. In some cases, surgery is necessary; but minimally invasive surgery can normally be used in such cases. Treatment options include:
- Open spine surgery
- Minimally invasive, laser spine surgery
- Physical therapy
- Chiropractic treatment
- Medication
- Epidural steroid injections
- Long-term lifestyle changes like weight loss and smoking cessation
New York City residents have access to a nationally acclaimed disc herniation doctor, the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center's Dr. Sukdeb Datta. Drawing on a background in pain management, Dr. Datta uses non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures, including laser spine surgery, to treat patients in the most appropriate manner possible.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Datta, please click below and enter your information or call (646) 374-1799.






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