Disc Herniations: Understanding Neck Pain Caused By a Disc Problem

neck pain

Feb 26

Written By Sophie Anderson - Upper Cervical Chiropractor

Did you know...

💡 Most common disc issues happen in your lower neck (C5-C6-C7), but they are almost always created by a problem in your upper neck (C1-C2)? 🤔

🤷🏻‍♀️ And this critical connection is something the medical system often overlooks?

What's a Disc?

You have seven bones in your neck (FYI so do giraffes!). Discs are the little cushions between each of those bones, providing flexibility and shock absorption.

How Do Disc Problems Happen?

Disc issues usually develop after many years of your body compensating for life's stressors or suddenly following a big physical accident or emotional stress.

What Does a Disc Problem Feel Like?

- Neck pain or burning

- Pain, burning, tingling, or numbness down your arm

- A hot, burning, painful spot near your shoulder blade

Why It Matters (And What It Means for You)

Many clients come to us with disc issues, often experiencing neck, shoulder, and/or arm pain. Even those who have undergone disc surgery 👨🏽‍⚕️ frequently have a subluxation (problem) in their upper neck (C1 and/or C2).

Bottom line:

When we address the upper neck problem, the function and freedom in your lower neck—and the rest of your body—improve. This enhances your body's ability to heal the disc problem.

Other appraoches, including medications, surgery and injections fail to address the root reason the disc herniation happened in the first place. An investigation found that Chiropractic provides better results than injections 💉 for disc problems in the neck 🙌🏻 [Read more here]