Spinal discs, cushion-like structures between vertebrae, facilitate the mobility of the spine. These discs consist of a gel-like inner part and a tough outer ring.

Cervical herniation, or a herniated disc in the neck, occurs when the gelatinous inner part protrudes, exerting pressure on nerves or the spinal cord. This condition can lead to symptoms such as shoulder pain, arm pain, numbness, tingling, prickling, or weakness in the arms or hands, depending on the nerve affected and the degree of compression.

Diagnosis of cervical herniation can be achieved through physical examination and imaging tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT).

Treatment methods include rest, pain relievers, corticosteroid injections into the epidural space, radiofrequency nerve root stimulation, and, in cases where these measures are ineffective, surgical intervention.