A herniated disc occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior. This can irritate nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness, or weakness.
Symptoms by Location
Lumbar (Lower Back) Herniation:
- Sciatica: pain radiating down the leg
- Numbness or tingling in leg/foot
- Muscle weakness
- Pain worsening with sitting
Cervical (Neck) Herniation:
- Neck pain radiating to arm
- Numbness in hands/fingers
- Grip weakness
Treatment Options
Dr. Jerry Walters II specializes in minimally invasive techniques:
- Microdiscectomy: Removal of herniated disc material
- Endoscopic discectomy: Even smaller incisions
- Laser disc decompression: For select cases
- Artificial disc replacement: Preserves motion
Serving Hampton, Stockbridge, McDonough, and all of Southern Georgia with advanced herniated disc treatment.
Common Symptoms
- Sharp or burning pain in back or neck
- Pain radiating down arm or leg (sciatica)
- Numbness or tingling
- Muscle weakness
- Pain worsening with certain positions
Treatment Options
Conservative care
Epidural steroid injections
Microdiscectomy
Endoscopic discectomy
Artificial disc replacement
Dr. Marcus Stephens and Dr. Jerry Walters II
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Providing expert herniated disc treatment at Nova Brain and Spine of GA in Hampton, Georgia. Serving patients throughout Southern Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.