Disc Related Back or Neck Symptoms

Spinal discs sit between the vertebrae and help the spine manage load and movement. Disc changes such as bulging, herniation or prolapse are common and do not always cause pain. Symptoms can affect the back or neck and may sometimes travel into an arm or leg when a nerve is irritated.

At our Pimlico clinic, Kevin will take a detailed history and assess your movement and relevant clinical signs. He will consider your overall symptoms rather than relying on a scan finding alone, then explain his findings and the available options in clear language.

Where osteopathic care is appropriate, treatment may include individual hands on techniques, activity advice and rehabilitation to help manage symptoms, restore movement and support a return to normal activity.

Disc related symptoms can vary depending on the area affected and whether a nerve is irritated. You may experience one or more of the following:

• Local pain in the lower back or neck
• Stiffness or reduced movement
• Muscle tightness or protective tension
• Pain that changes with movement or activity
• Discomfort that affects sitting, standing or daily activities
• Pain travelling into an arm or leg
• Pins and needles or altered sensation
• Symptoms linked with nerve irritation