Cervical Discogenic Pain Syndrome

What is Cervical Discogenic Pain Syndrome?

It is symptoms that result from a herniated disc commonly known as a ‘slipped disc’ or ‘bulging disc’ or by degeneration of one or more spinal discs in the cervical spine (neck).

In between each vertebra of a healthy spine, there are soft, spongy discs that act as a shock absorber. The discs in the spine are designed to cushion the vertebrae and prevent the individual vertebra from grinding together and facilitate movement.

What are the symptoms caused by a cervical disc bulge?

You usually experience:

• Headaches

• Mid back pain
• Sciatica

What are the causes of neck pain due a cervical disc bulge?

These include:

• Trauma – such as a fall, a motor vehicle accident, whiplash, or a sports injury
• Overuse – such as fatigue or micro-trauma as a result of repetitive motions
• Increase or decrease in cervical spinal curve
• Prolonged stressful postures or habits such as the working on a computer for long period of time i.e. office workers or student
• Sudden unguarded movements
• Degenerative disc disease