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What is a herniated disc, in plain language? Save this one for later.

Your spinal discs have a tough outer ring and a soft, gel-like center. When that outer ring tears, the inner material can push out and press on a nearby nerve. That is what drives the pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that radiates into a leg or, with herniated disc symptoms in the neck and arm, down into the hand.
Swipe through for the essentials: What a herniated disc actually is Two common myths worth clearing up How we assess your symptoms and patterns The treatment framework we use to get you moving again
Two things most people get wrong: a herniation does not automatically mean surgery, and a finding on an MRI is not always the source of your pain. That is why a thorough exam matters more than an image alone. Whether it is a pinched nerve from a herniated disc or a bulging disc in the lower back, treatment works best when it lowers the load now and builds capacity for the long run.
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