{"id":6032,"date":"2022-10-05T08:09:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T07:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friskfysio.nl\/?p=6032"},"modified":"2022-10-05T08:10:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T07:10:14","slug":"nekhernia-fysio-amstelveen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friskfysio.nl\/en\/nekhernia-fysio-amstelveen\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a neck hernia?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is estimated that there are some <\/b>two million people<\/b><\/a> who suffer from back and neck pain. Some neck pain is only short-lived and goes away within a few days with some rest and stretching. For a neck hernia, unfortunately, this does not hold true. The symptoms of a herniated disc usually last about two months. How does a hernia occur? Can a hernia be treated? And what can you do yourself? We answer all your questions in this blog.<\/b><\/p>\n

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How does a neck hernia occur?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our back and neck are made up of a large number of vertebrae. To allow these vertebrae to move, there are a kind of flexible cushion between them; we call these the intervertebral discs. If such a cushion bulges, it can press on the nerves in your neck. In many cases, a neck hernia occurs between the sixth and seventh vertebrae.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of a neck hernia:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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  1. Poor posture is the biggest culprit in the development of a neck hernia. If you adopt poor posture for a long time, your cervical vertebrae can become crooked. This alone often causes neck pain, but so it also increases the chances of a bulge.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Too little strain on the neck we also recognise as a major cause. With little movement, the muscles in the neck are often weaker, so they cannot support your spine as well.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Ageing can also play a role in the development of the condition. The cartilage in your body deteriorates and the intervertebral discs become drier due to the ageing process. This can make it easier for your neck to become crooked, resulting in the bulges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    What symptoms are associated with a neck hernia?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Although the name suggests that the condition mainly causes neck pain, pain in one arm is the most common complaint. The pain is often burning or sharp cutting and sometimes goes all the way down to your hand. Because the pain is felt almost constantly, a herniated disc can significantly affect and limit your daily life.<\/span>
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    \n<\/span>A neck hernia can sometimes also cause:<\/span><\/p>\n