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About Cervical Slipped Disc/Bulging Disc

A cervical slipped disc is nothing to ignore, since seeking treatment not only resolves the pain from the condition, but it also prevents much worse complications that may include paralysis. Instead of trying to modify your activities and manage the pain yourself, visit a nearby office of the Sports & Rehab Group for an exam, x-rays and expert advice. While you may just need to rest for a while, it’s best to know how bad your cervical disc bulge has become. Cervical slipped disc treatment is effective and may provide permanent relief. Call today for a consultation.

What Is a Slipped or Bulging Cervical Disc?

Anatomy of Bulging Disc

A bulging cervical disc happens when an intervertebral disc, sitting between the bones in your spine — called the vertebrae — becomes compressed and bulges out from its normal place. This physical change may pinch or inflame a nerve root in your cervical spine, leading to neck pain. The cervical spine is highly flexible, which allows free movement of your neck as it supports your head.

There are seven vertebrae in your neck with muscles, ligaments and tendons connecting each to the other. The gel-filled cervical discs act as shock absorbers to protect the vertebrae during movements and prevent the bones from grinding against each other. When a disc slips or bulges backwards into the spinal canal because of an injury, degenerative disc disease, or another cause, it can lead to incapacitating upper back pain.

At the Spine & Rehab Group in New York City and northern New Jersey, Dr. Amr Hosny and other spine doctors use the latest medical technology for effective cervical disc bulge treatment. Their first goal is to treat your pain, and the second is to resolve the cause of that pain: the slipped or bulging disc.

Our Board certified doctors Amr Hosny, MD, MBA, FASA Amr Hosny, MD, MBA, FASA David Chu, MD, FAAPMR David Chu, MD, FAAPMR Vivek Mehta, MD, FAAPMR Board Certified Interventional Spine Medicine Vivek Mehta, MD, FAAPMR Deepali Gupta, MD, DABA, DABPM Board Certified Interventional Spine Specialist Deepali Gupta, MD, DABA, DABPM

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Should I Worry about a Slipped or Bulging Cervical Disc?

Maybe you regularly take medication to resolve that nagging neck pain, but this doesn’t address the underlying problem, which may be a cervical slipped disc or a bulging disc. Additionally, doctors advise against taking over-the-counter pain medications for extended periods. While pain management using pain medication is a popular option for such pain, consider the symptoms and effects of the bulged or slipped cervical disc, such as:

The specific nerve that’s pinched determines the symptoms you experience. This is why your spine doctor at the NYC or northern NJ back and joint clinic examines you and requests diagnostic tests to understand the location and severity of your spinal problem.

What Causes a Cervical Slipped/Bulging Cervical Disc?

Every case of a slipped or cervical disc bulge is unique. The exact cause requires medical tests to determine. The slipped or bulged disc condition may happen suddenly or over some time. Some causes of this spinal condition include:

These causes and symptoms of a bulging or slipped cervical disc are like those of other common spinal conditions, such as cervical radiculopathy, and cervical disc herniation. For a correct diagnosis, Dr. Hosny and his team leverage cutting-edge technology at their state-of-art spinal clinics.

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Who’s At Risk of a Slipped Disc or Bulging Cervical Disc?

Preventing a bulged or slipped cervical disc is preferable to treating the condition. This condition can turn your life upside down because of the pain, discomfort and reduced flexibility. Some factors that make you more prone to cervical spine disc bulge or slipped disc include:

During initial consultations, your spine specialist explains the causes, risk factors and treatment options. The pain management doctors at the Spine & Rehab Group work closely with you to restore your spinal function and help you understand everything about this spine condition so you can avoid the pain in the future.

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The Spine & Rehab Group is by far the best experience I have had. Very pleased with my whole experience. From the front desk, x-ray detector to Dr. Hosny and his staff atThe Spine & Rehab Group. I was treated with respect and understanding of my pain, from the front desk to the back office. Dr. Hosny noticed that one of the discs in my spine is bulging and immediately informed me.Within two months, I am pain free. In spite of my age, Dr. Hosny recommended physical therapy to strengthen my core.

Malia Lindsey
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I've had some really bad luck with a trick back. My father had terrible troubles all his life. My sister suffers constantly. I had emergency surgery three years ago for a bulging disc. It's been a tough road. After that surgery I had a good run until a couple of months ago when out of the blue things turned for the worse again. I woke up one morning and I could barely walk with the pain. I went to my regular physician - had an MRI - back to the original surgeon. Two bulging discs this time. The recommendation was surgery with no other options. I just couldn't get my head around that idea. It was so traumatic the first time. After a month of working with a chiropractor with little results and more than a month almost completely bed ridden I was recommended to Dr. Hosny. Someone was looking out for me upstairs! With great assistance I made it to the offices for an evaluation and for the first time I felt like there was hope. Everyone was incredibly positive, everything was explained perfectly and together we decided on a plan of action. After a series of steroid injections I'm happy to report I'm almost back to normal. I can't recommend Dr. Hosny and his amazing team enough

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What’s the Best Treatment for a Bulged/Slipped Cervical Disc?

After reaching a diagnosis, your spine doctor recommends the safest and most effective cervical slip disc treatment. Treatment options include:

A slipped or bulging disc in the cervical spine can devastate your life and require immediate attention. Contact the spinal specialists at the Spine & Rehab Group and enjoy effective treatment in a modern facility. The team is available in eight locations across New York City and northern New Jersey.

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Page Updated on Apr 25, 2024 by Dr. Hosny (Interventional Spine Specialist) of The Spine & Rehab Group Dr. Amr Hosny

Dr. Amr Hosny is a Harvard-trained Interventional Spine Specialist that helps patients achieve pain relief, heal from injury, and return to their normal lifestyle as soon as possible without surgery.

Dr. Hosny completed an Interventional Spine fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, MA, and then finished his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University in NYC. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at New York Medical College and is a written examination editor for the American Board of Anesthesiology. Experienced physician, educator, and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Hosny, is committed to enhancing health equity and accessibility using information technology in an era of rapid healthcare transformation while upholding the highest medical care standards.

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