What is it?
Disc material can protrude and irritate or compress a nerve; imaging changes must match the clinical findings.
Symptoms and important signs
Spinal pain with radiating limb pain, numbness or weakness; symptoms vary by level.
How is it assessed?
Neurological examination; MRI if indicated by findings or treatment planning.
Care and treatment options
Many cases start with adapted activity and rehabilitation; selected neurological or persistent cases need surgery.
When to seek help
New bladder or bowel dysfunction, saddle numbness or progressive weakness requires emergency assessment.