If you are suffering from a disc protrusion, Dr. John D. Lipani can provide disc protrusion treatment so that you can regain your quality of life. Disc protrusion is also known as a slipped disc or a displaced disc and is a form of spinal disc deterioration. Disc protrusion occurs when the disc’s core pushes into the spinal column and presses on the spinal cord or nerve roots. Disc protrusion can arise at any point on the spinal column from the neck or cervical region to the lower back or lumbar region.
Depending on where you have the disc protrusion determines the type of disc protrusion symptoms you will experience. Disc protrusion diagnosis is based on your symptoms and how it appears on imaging studies such as MRI. Not all disc protrusions cause symptoms, which is why your imaging studies must correlate with your symptoms in order to determine if the disc protrusion is symptomatic. As a highly-experienced neurosurgeon in New Jersey, Dr. Lipani can diagnose and treat any type of disc protrusion you may have. Disc protrusion symptoms include traveling pain down the arms or legs, chronic neck pain, chronic low back pain, sciatica, feeling numb in your arms or legs, weakness, stiffness and burning.
Cervical disc protrusion can cause occipital headaches in addition to pain in your neck, face, shoulders, arms and hands. This can lead to a numb or weak feeling or feelings of pins and needles. Lumbar disc protrusion causes pain in the lower back, buttocks, groin and legs. This can lead to difficulty lifting your toes and moving your feet. Non-surgical disc protrusion treatments include rest, alternating between heat and ice packs, avoiding sitting for an extended period of time, exercise, medication and more. If non-surgical disc protrusion treatment fails, disc protrusion surgery may be indicated.
For more information on disc protrusion symptoms, treatment and disc protrusion surgery, contact the office of Dr. John D. Lipani at (609)-890-3400 today and learn more about state-of-the-art neurosurgery in New Jersey!
