Cervical Radiculopathy
Freedom From Debilitating Neck Pain
Disks are cushions between the vertebrae in the spine. They are made up of an outer layered ring of tough cartilage, the annulus fibrosus and an inner layer, the nucleus pulposus which is a softer, gelatinous material made up of water, type II collagen, chondrocyte-like cells, and proteoglycans which help function as a “shock-absorber.”
Disc bulges are protrusions in the outer layer of the disc which can contribute to narrowing and irritation of nerves. They occur along the perimeter of the disc and are typically smaller than herniations.
Disc herniations are protrusions of the nucleus pulposus through the outer ring of cartilaginous fibers. They are larger and thus more likely to cause significant compression of nerve roots, causing more pain and in some cases, weakness and numbness.
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