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Cervical Disc Prolapse

Cervical disc prolapse can cause electric-like radiating pain from the neck, arms and hand to any adjacent areas. Physiotherapy for cervical disc prolapse are neck stretches, seated chair stretch, towel hamstring stretch, back flexion stretch, knee to chest stretch, piriform muscle stretch. Yoga, swimming, walking and cycling can also help relieve disc prolapse. Heavy lifting, repeated strenuous exercise, and sudden pressure on the back should be avoided.

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Is arm numbness a symptom of cervical disc bulge?

Query: Hi doctor, My right arm is numb from the elbow to the wrist and sometime I feel like getting electric shock inside. About 29 years ago, I got my C4/C5 lower disc removed. I have neck and back pain too and for which I am taking Lyrica now. I had an MRI and the report is as follows. Tight cervical spi...  Read Full »


Dr. Jakkal Piyush Pandharinath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your complaints it is clear that you are suffering from prolapsed intervertebral disc in cervical region. The prolapsed disc is compressing your spinal nerve roots of arm. I request you to kindly attach MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) images. Most likely it appears ...  Read Full »

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