Herniated Disc Treatment

Lumbar herniated discs occur when the inner part of the discs in your spine are pushed out through a tear in the outer layer of the disc. This herniated disc puts pressure on the nerves in your spine and can cause back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and arm pain.

Herniated Disc Doctors in New Jersey

At The Spine & Rehab Group, our doctors are highly experienced in diagnosing herniated discs and treating them using non-surgical treatment methods. Click here to schedule an appointment online or call us at 943-700-1716.

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Herniated Disc Causes

Herniated discs are often caused by disc degeneration or weakening of the spinal discs. This can occur gradually over a long period of time due to normal wear and tear and aging. Traumatic injuries such as a fall or strain, sports injuries, and overuse can also cause disc herniation.

Herniated Disc Symptoms

Symptoms of a herniated disc vary depending on the location of the disc herniation in the spine.

Patients with a herniated lumbar disc (herniated disc in the lower back) commonly include symptoms that affect the lower back, buttocks, hips and legs. These symptoms include:

• Lower back pain that may radiate to the leg (sciatica)
• Lower back pain that increases when sitting or with movement
• Numbness or tingling in the leg
• Limited mobility and difficulty walking

Patients with a herniated cervical disc (herniated disc in the neck) commonly include symptoms that affect the upper back, neck, shoulder, arms and hands. These symptoms include:

• Mid to upper back pain
• Neck pain especially when moving the head
• Pain that radiates down the arm (radiculopathy)
• Shoulder pain
• Weakness, tingling or numbness in the arm or hand
• Limited range of motion and difficulty moving your arm

Herniated Disc Treatment in New Jersey

At The Spine and Rehab Group, our slipped disc specialists of NJ recommend a non-surgical approach to treat pain. Treatment for disc herniations often include:

Physical Therapy for Herniated Discs – Customized physical therapy treatments for herniated discs created by your team of Herniated Disc Specialists, which include Back Pain Specialists, Interventional Spine Specialists and Physical Therapists.

Steroid Injections – Non-surgical, in-office injections may be recommended if herniated disc pain or back pain is severe.

Anti Inflammatory Medication – The use of anti-inflammatory medication, or NSAIDS, may be recommended to decrease inflammation of the herniated disc and reduce pain associated with nerve pressure.

Herniated Disc Specialists in New Jersey

At The Spine & Rehab Group our spine specialists are experts in diagnosing and relieving herniated disc pain. Accurate diagnosis is vital in appropriately treating your pain. The doctors at The Spine & Rehab Group utilize in-office diagnostics to diagnose the cause of your pain. During a consultation, your doctor will go over your medical history, perform a physical exam and may order an x-ray in the office to confirm the cause of your pain. An MRI or CT scan may also be recommended prior to beginning a course of treatment.

Get started at The Spine & Rehab Group today to help relieve your pain. Click here to schedule an appointment online or call us at 973-400-1716.

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Dr. Amr Hosny is a Harvard-trained Interventional Spine Specialist that helps patients achieve pain relief, heal from injury, and return to their normal lifestyle as soon as possible without surgery.

Dr. Hosny completed an Interventional Spine fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, in Boston, MA, and then finished his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University in NYC. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at New York Medical College and is a written examination editor for the American Board of Anesthesiology. Experienced physician, educator, and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Hosny, is committed to enhancing health equity and accessibility using information technology in an era of rapid healthcare transformation while upholding the highest medical care standards.

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140 NJ-17,
Paramus, NJ 07652
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