Disc Displacement in the cervical:
Disc displacement in the cervical is an extension of the disc between two adjacent bones.  It affects the cervical spine in the neck. Some symptoms of this displacement include neck pain, pain between wing bones, scapular pain, posterior head pain, shoulder pain, numbness in hands and fingers, or clumsy, spastic legs.

Disc displacement in the lumbar:
Disc displacement in the lumbar is an extension between any of the five vertebrae discs.   This is sometimes due to the aging process. Other factors that increase risk are smoking, lack of exercise, poor nutrition and repetitive stress. Some non-surgical treatments that may help improve disc displacement in the lumbar are ultrasound therapy and physical therapy.

Disc displacement in the thoracic spine:
A disc displacement in the thoracic spine is a herniation of the disc between two spinal bones in the mid-back.  Symptoms of the displacement include weakness, sensory disturbances, and bladder dysfunction. Different types of procedures used to improve the displacement in the thoracic spine are surgery and physical therapy.  Doctors typically want to exhaust all options before turning to surgery.

Likely tests: Physical exams, X-rays, and MRI scans may be required.

Treatment options: Back brace, anesthetics, or physical therapy may be available. Surgery can be required in some cases.

Typical recovery times: Full recovery usually ranges from 4-6 weeks.

For more information on disc displacement in the cervical please visit:
http://www.mdguidelines.com/displacement-cervical-intervertebral-disc-without-myelopathy
http://drjho.com/id54.htm

For more information on disc displacement in the lumbar please visit:
http://www.mdguidelines.com/displacement-lumbar-intervertebral-disc-without-myelopathy

For more information on disc displacement in the thoracic spine please visit:
http://www.mdguidelines.com/displacement-thoracic-intervertebral-disc-without-myelopathy

Ask your doctor about a referral to Dr. Masaki Oishi at Neurosurgical Associates, or contact our office at 254-772-6760.