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Cervical Discogenic Pain

Cervical discogenic pain refers to symptoms that result from the degeneration of one or more of the intervertebral discs in the neck. In a healthy spine, these soft, spongy discs cushion the back and neck and prevent the individual vertebra from grinding together. However, over time, these discs also become prone to deterioration and can rupture or swell. When a disc becomes herniated or bulged, the nerves in the spinal column – including the spinal cord and nerve roots – may become compressed and directly cause cervical discogenic pain. Or, a tear in a disc can irritate nerves in the disc wall, causing localized pain.

Disc Anatomy

The intervertebral discs of the spine contain a gel-like nucleus and a fibrous outer wall that has many layers. In the event that the wall of the disc becomes torn, the nucleus can protrude into the walls of the disc – or even escape the disc entirely and enter the spinal column. This condition isn’t always symptomatic by itself – in fact, many people don’t know they have a herniated disc – but should the disc material come into contact with a nerve in the disc wall or in the top of the spinal column, cervical discogenic pain can present. When regular nerve function is interrupted, a number of symptoms in addition to localized pain can occur, including:

• Muscle weakness and fatigue
• Pain that radiates from the neck along a nerve
• Tingling or numbness in the extremities
• Diminished reflexes
• Neck stiffness
• And more

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Treatment of Cervical Discogenic Pain

Neck pain may be frustrating, but the good news is that it’s usually easily treatable. In most cases, a regimen of pain medication, heat or ice therapy, and stretching is all that is required to overcome the inconvenience. However, in the event that your cervical discogenic pain persists after several weeks of treatment, your doctor may suggest surgery as an option. If this is your prognosis, contact Laser Spine Institute to speak with one of our orthopedic experts and learn about our minimally invasive, outpatient endoscopic procedures. At LSI, our talented doctors utilize the latest in safe and effective laser technology to help alleviate our patients’ pain.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and request a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.