GENERAL INFORMATION, SIGNS & SYMPTOMS, OSTEOPATHIC AND SELF MANAGEMENT OF
Neck Disc Injury
(Annular Tear, Disc Bulge, Herniation)
Neck Disc Injury
(Annular Tear, Disc Bulge, Herniation)
Our spine is designed for stability and for flexibility. Our bodies are always aiming for harmony between these two elements to allow for pain free motion. Our discs that lie between the bones of our spine are an integral part of most human movements and therefore are designed to withstand significant pressures and forces in different directions. When abnormal movement (e.g. repetitive or excessive strain), trauma or long term strain occurs the disc can become damaged and affect surrounding structures. Causes of neck disc injury
Signs & Symptoms
Note: In non-traumatic injuries (e.g. repetitive strain) pain from a disc injury often comes on well after the damage has been done as the inner part of the disc has poor nerve supply. Types of Disc Injuries
Discs are oval shaped " doughnut like" structures with a thick ring and a middle filled with mainly water.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Your osteopath will take a full past medical history and physical examination which may assist in forming a provisional diagnosis. To confirm a disc injury is through MRI or CT Scan (X-ray may provide some clues but not to the same degree as a CT Scan or MRI).
Self Management
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