What Does C5-C6 Disc Bulging Mean?
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There are different spinal sections, and for each one, a problem can occur. When talking about C5-C6, these are in the area of the neck. Most patients have seven vertebrae in their necks from C1 to C7. In rare cases, a patient might have more than the traditional seven.
The location of C5 and C6 is called "stress vertebrae" because this is where the spine often bends the other way, placing them in a horizontal mid-level. As the spine gets titled forward, it undergoes more stress supporting the head's weight.
When talking about bulging of C5 and C6, we refer to the discs between these vertebrae. When they start to bulge due to stress in this section of the spine, it can affect different areas of the body.
When these discs bulge, they often go backward to the more posterior part of the body. This can lead to compressed nerve problems, including pain in the neck, arms, and hands, stiffness, radicular pain in the shoulders and arms. It can also create tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, and atrophy.
Regardless of the compression or pain experienced, disc bulging is more closely related to the fibers affected as the nerves exit. Some patients might have very little pain while experiencing functional issues, others might have minimal disc bulging, but the fibers affected are connected to pain, so they experience more pain than others.
Treating a disc that is bulging is always related to spine alignment. Restoring whatever alignment issue will have an immediate effect where the disc is bulging.
A structural treatment plan focused on not only dealing with symptoms but also trying to regain the spine's normal position so discs can un-bulge and their nucleus can go back into the central position where it is meant to be, allowing the body to heal is what patients need. The treatment will include chiropractic care, rehabilitation in the office, and home therapy. Combining all these will help the disc return to where it needs to be. We also use corrective cervical bracing to help restore the normal position of the spine.
Cervical spinal alignment is not only lost due to scoliosis. It is often the result of repetitive processes such as technology. Long hours using the computer and being on the phone in a forward position can cause the disc to bulge and affect the nervous tissue. So, altering daily life activities is a part of maintaining treatment results since these aggravate the spine's position.
If you don't have a disc bulge, think about preventing it. But if you have it already, think of the things you do daily that might be causing your neck to flex forward, which might aggravate your disc bulging. Also, be proactive with treatment. The sooner you start to treat it, the better.
An untreated disc bulge can result in disc herniation, leading to possible disc degeneration and an array of more complicated issues that will be more difficult to fix in the long run. If treated on time, disc bulging can be mostly reduced, its effects eliminated, and patients can live a normal life.
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00:00 - What Does C5-C6 Disc Bulging Mean?
00:10 - Understanding The Different Spinal Sections
01:01 - Stress Vertebra
01:39 - C5-C6 Bulging
02:55 - Problems Brought On By Disc Bulging
03:43 - How Do You Treat Disc Bulging?
04:41 - Crafting A Treatment Plan
05:26 - What Aggravates Disc Bulging?
06:34 - Be Proactive In Getting Treatment
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All Comments (21)
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Explained extremely well… first time I understood wat is being said. Fantastic!! 👍🏼
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Really appreciate this information
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Thanks for the info. Do you know if this area can cause vertigo/dizziness? I get really bad headaches/migraines starting on this area as well. Also have straightening of the cervical spine so definitely going to address it. I work with machines in the forward posture looking down so I'm sure it caused it long term
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Great explanation, makes sense
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Kindly help Doctor, Please have a look on these spine mri findings and suggest ------- Whole spine screening: Cervical spine: Loss of cervical lordosis. Anterior marginal osteophytes at C4, C5. Diffuse disc bulge at C4-C5, C5-C6 & C6-C7 causing anterior thecal sac indentation. Dorsal spine: T2 hyperintensity noted at D4, D9 - likely haemangiomas. Disc desiccatory changes at multiple levels. Schmorl's node at the inferior endplate of D11. Mild disc bulge at D1-D2 causing anterior thecal sac indentation. Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy at D10-D11 causing posterior thecal sac indentation. Lumbar spine: Modic changes noted at inferior end plate of L3. Schmorl's node seen at inferior end plate of L1, both end plate of L2, L4, superior end plate of L3. Loss of central T2 hyperintensity of IV discs s/o dessication is noted at all levels. Diffuse disc bulge causing anterior thecal sac indentation at L2-L3. Diffuse disc bulge causing bilateral mild neural foramina narrowing at L3-L4. Diffuse disc bulge causing bilateral moderate neural foramina narrowing at L4-L5. Diffuse disc bulge causing posterior annular tear, moderate spinal canal narrowing and bilateral mild neural foraminal narrowing at L5-S1 We really need your suggestion, my mother is experiencing unbearable pain(neck moments are restricted, Pain in both left and right hands)
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Nice and informative video. I have few questions about c5 mild disc bulge... 1)does c5 mild disc bulge reversible? 2) what to avoid if you have c5 mild disc bulge but no symptoms of pain, numbness in arms and hands?
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My c5 is bulging to the front, anterior I believe.
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Mm easier said than done ,plastering ceilings buggered my disc's. I don't do it now have a posture correction but still can't lift stuff and gotta be super careful not to blow the disc's out
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I go a 3 mm disc compresion to the left there but my symptoms are diferent I got like crazy head tension in the left side and in the back of the head.. my doctor suggest to get a cortizone shot there but my PT told me that is not necessary and suggest me to get a neurologist because those symptoms are no compatible to c5 and c6
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What about a complete disc bulge for the whole circumference that is worse towards the back (to the spinal cord - AP is 8.8mm)? Along with C5/6, I have the exact thing happening at C4/5 and C3/4 with the exception of C3/4 having an AP of 10.8mm. It probably won’t be long before it also gets down to the 8’s. I do have a C6/7 fusion.
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I need help this problem is affect everything I do please someone help me...... please
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What can be done about curcumference bulge disc 1.2 mm broad based posterior herniaton c5-6
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I have found those pump up inflatable cervical collars help a lot. I have a disc flattening the spinal cord and stenosis, thinning of the CSf. Get referred pain at the base right where the trap muscle meets the neck. Using the collar daily has helped a lot. Wondering if C5 disc impacting spinal cord can make my 3 toe feel numb and if it can cause my calf to be smaller on one leg?
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Hi, this is Shahena Pathan living in California. Sir, I have C5 C6 disc mild posterior without nerve compression and because of that my ear ringing started in both ears . I have palatal myoclonus because of that.I went to ENT doctor. he gave me Botox injection in my soft palate .He said it’s not related to my spine problem. I have seen so many videos you cure everyone. I want to discuss my health issue with you. I have been doing physiotherapy for last two months, but there is no improvement. Every symptom started same time that’s related to each other?
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Can C5 C6 bulge can cause migrane or headaches? Is it curabale please reply
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How should sleep with this problem? I hurt most when I wake up.
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Can this cause constant movement feeling in back and buttocks?
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Thank you
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Thanks so much
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Can a C5 C6 mild disc bulge and muscle tear cause pain in my upper back as well?
