{"id":389,"date":"2025-05-15T14:14:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/cervical-disc-herniation-neck-hernia\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T16:04:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T16:04:18","slug":"cervical-disc-herniation-neck-hernia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/cervical-disc-herniation-neck-hernia\/","title":{"rendered":"Cervical Disc Herniation (Neck Hernia)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Cervical<\/figure>\n\n

What Are the Symptoms of a Cervical Disc Herniation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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  • Pain and stiffness in the neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pain radiating to the shoulders, arms, and hands<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Numbness and tingling in the arm and hand<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pain that increases with head movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Muscle weakness, dropping objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dizziness, balance problems (in some patients)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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    How Is a Cervical Disc Herniation Treated?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    The treatment plan is determined individually according to the severity of the condition:<\/p>\n\n

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    • Medications:<\/strong> Pain relievers, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory drugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Physical Therapy:<\/strong> Ultrasound, traction (stretching), TENS, hot-cold applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Use of a Neck Brace:<\/strong> Recommended for a short period to reduce pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Exercise:<\/strong> Movements to strengthen neck muscles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Surgical treatment is recommended in cases of severe nerve compression or persistent symptoms.<\/p>\n\n

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      Surgery and Post-Operative Care<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

      Endoscopic Cervical Discectomy (Fully Closed Neck Hernia Surgery)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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      • Technique:<\/strong> A minimal incision is made in the neck area, and the pressure on the nerve is relieved with the help of an endoscope (camera).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Advantages:<\/strong> It is performed without damaging muscles and ligaments, offering a fast recovery and low risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Surgery Duration:<\/strong> Approximately 45\u201360 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Anesthesia:<\/strong> Usually general anesthesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Discharge:<\/strong> Same day or the next day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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        Exercises for Cervical Disc Herniation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

        (\u26a0\ufe0f Exercises should be started with a doctor’s approval.)<\/p>\n\n

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        • Chin Tuck:<\/strong> While keeping the head upright, gently tuck the chin towards the chest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Head Retraction:<\/strong> While sitting upright, gently push the head back and hold<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Shoulder Rolls:<\/strong> Roll the shoulders forward and backward in a circular motion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Side Bending:<\/strong> Gently tilt the head to the right and left to stretch the neck muscles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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          Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

          Cervical disc herniation is a condition that can be successfully managed today with early diagnosis and personalized treatment planning. The fully closed neck hernia surgery<\/strong>, applied in advanced cases, offers the possibility of a quick recovery while maximizing patient comfort.<\/p>\n\n

          Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emir Kaan \u0130zci<\/strong> offers effective solutions for cervical disc herniation with modern surgical techniques at Konya Ba\u015fkent University Hospital. If you have long-lasting neck and arm pain, you can contact our clinic for a detailed evaluation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          What Are the Symptoms of a Cervical Disc Herniation? How Is a Cervical Disc Herniation Treated? The treatment plan is determined individually according to the severity of the condition: Surgical treatment is recommended in cases of severe nerve compression or persistent symptoms. Surgery and Post-Operative Care Endoscopic Cervical Discectomy (Fully Closed Neck Hernia Surgery) Exercises […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":218,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-389","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/389","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=389"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/389\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":390,"href":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/389\/revisions\/390"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/218"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/emirkaanizci.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}