Surgery for a Herniated Disc in the Neck - What Makes You a Candidate?

In this video on surgery for a herniated disc in the neck, leading cervical spine specialist Dr. Seth Neubardt discusses what makes a person a candidate for surgical treatment. If you have a slipped disk causing a pinched nerve with arm pain, numbness, tingling or weakness, watch this video.
In the video, Dr. Neubardt says the first indication that a patient needs surgery for a herniated disc in the neck is severe pain that doesn’t get better within six to twelve weeks. If the pain is so severe you cannot stand it, your specialist may recommend surgery sooner. But if you have severe pain for a week or two and then the pain improves, you probably do not need surgery even though you still feel some pain weeks later. You are healing on your own.
The second indication that you may need surgery is significant numbness or tingling in your arm that is interfering with your life. Numbness can get better without surgery, and is not a big deal for a week or two, but it is not good to have numbness long-term. It can become problematic.
Another indication you need surgery for a herniated disc in the neck is weakness. Having weakness is a big deal and you likely need surgery to help you regain the function of and strength in your arm.
Problems with gait, or bowel and bladder function may be indications of a need for emergency surgery. Don’t delay treatment if you experience any of those symptoms with a herniated disc.
Watch the video and subscribe to our channel to for additional information. You can also learn more about surgery for a herniated disc in the neck by visiting www.cervicalherniateddisc.com, the web’s first site devoted exclusively to the treatment of a cervical herniated disc. Through the site you can learn everything you want to know about the condition and treatment options, including non-surgical and surgical treatments.

[@stanlim5318]

Thank you so much for this information. I recently was involved in a bad mountain bike crash three weeks ago. I have a herniated disk in the c4 and c5. I saw a PA for the neurosurgeon three weeks after my crash. He looked at my MRI and CT scan from the NIGHT of the crash and said I needed surgery. I have no pain, only slight numbness that had gotten better over time. He was pretty firm that I needed surgery and told me to continue wearing a neck brace until I see the surgeon. Shouldn't he had waited to be so firm without seeing a current scan? I will seek a second opinion now thanks to your information!

[@georgegilles9008]

Thanks Doctor this video helps.

[@georgegilles9008]

weakness, tingling and the burning on top of my left thumb

[@Psalms23TV]

i was diagnosed of having cervical disc regeneration c5/c6 my legs are heavy and numbness on both hands i dont have pain onmy neck . 4 four monthsnow. what advice canu give me