A c5/6 herniated disc, generally referred to as a cervical 5 and cervical 6 disc herniation, is categorized as mild, moderate, or severe in severity. In general, mild and moderate disc herniation, not serious; severe disc herniation, more serious.
1. Mild disc herniation: Mild C5/6 disc herniation usually does not cause pressure on the nerves and spinal cord, and does not require special treatment. Close observation is sufficient. When the disc herniation worsens, it may compress the nerve root and cause pain, numbness and weakness of one side of the upper limb, which can be improved by standardized medication and surgical treatment.
2. Severe herniated discs may significantly compress the nerves and spinal cord, leading to incontinence, which can be more serious and require surgical treatment to relieve the herniated disc’s pressure on the nerves and spinal cord.
If you have a herniated disc at C5/6, it is recommended that you go to a regular hospital in a timely manner so as not to delay treatment.