What may initially appear to be a classic presentation of a common condition in this case sciatic radiculopathy from presumed disc herniation can sometimes reflect a more ominous process.

A cervical intervertebral disc can prolapse (hernia or rupture) asymptomatically or may produce neck pain, nerve root compression (radiculopathy) or spinal cord compression (myelopathy). Surgery is ...

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Pinched nerves in the neck commonly cause headaches, muscle spasms, and other symptoms. They can be debilitating, but most of the time, they are treatable ...

This study included patients with symptoms suggesting lumbar radiculopathy. Patients were recruited by screening and referral from general practitioners, and those with large disc herniation ...