Herniated Disc Symptoms

Do you have any symptoms of Herniated Disc? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Herniated Disc.

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Symptoms of Herniated Disc


Symptoms include:

  • Pain-how severe the pain is depends on which disc is herniated and how large the herniation is
    • Pain may spread over the buttocks, down the back of one thigh, and into the calf
    • Pain may be in one leg (more common) or both legs
  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs or feet
  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in one or both arms
  • In severe cases, inability to find comfort even lying down
  • Sudden aching or twisted neck that cannot be straightened without severe pain
  • Cauda equina syndrome-involves bowel or bladder changes and/or numbness in the groin
    • Note: This is an emergency, Call 911


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