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Herniated Disc Center

Herniated discs can happen suddenly or they can gradually progress. Explore the SpineUniverse Herniated Disc Center to find out the symptoms (besides just pain in your lumbar or cervical regions) of bulging or ruptured discs. Plus, we even have images that show you what a herniated disc looks like.

Look through our treatment section for what you can try to bring relief: exercise, medications, surgery, and more.

Facts & Tips
Sometimes, you may not know you have a herniated disc until you have an x-ray for an unrelated reason. That's because not every herniated disc causes symptoms such as pain.

Featured Herniated Disc Videos

Top Herniated Disc Resources
Updated on: 10/11/11
Featured Herniated disc Articles
Cervical Herniated Disc or Ruptured Disc
A herniated disc, also called a ruptured disc, in your cervical spine can cause pain in your neck, shoulders, and down your arms. The symptoms often resemble other disorders, so it's important to have a thorough examination by a medical professional.
Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
Symptoms of a herniated disc may include dull or sharp pain, muscle spasm or cramping, weakness, tingling, or referred pain. Learn about other herniated disc symptoms.
Herniated Disc: Treatment and Recovery
An overview explaining what a herniated disc is, the causes, diagnostic procedures, and treatment.
Herniated and Bulging Discs
Herniated and bulging discs are also called non-contained or contained disc disorders. For example, a non-contained disc is one that has either partially or completely broken open.
Lumbar Herniated Disc
A common cause of low back and leg pain is a bulging or herniated disc in the lumbar area. Symptoms may include dull or sharp pain, leg weakness or tingling, or sciatica?pain that shoots down your leg. Illustrations show a normal and herniated disc.
Degenerative Disc Disease and Low Back Pain
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a gradual wear and tear process on the spine. DDD is relatively common because it’s a natural part of aging. The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and the condition doesn’t always require treatment.
Causes of a Herniated Disc
Not every herniated disc happens suddenly. In fact, it's more likely the pain is caused by normal, daily stress on the spine. Over time, the disc can degenerate and start to bulge. See illustrations of the 4 stages of a herniated disc.
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