Nerve root cysts do not usually heal on their own. Nerve root cysts are benign and the cause is uncertain. It is mainly considered to be a disease caused by external pressure, causing edema and accumulation of cystic fluid in the nerve root. However, it may also be caused by congenital nerve developmental abnormalities, inflammatory stimulation and other factors. Nerve root cysts can affect nerve conduction, and may show numbness and weakness, which usually cannot be self-healed. Nerve root cysts are characterized by numbness and muscle weakness in the innervated area. At this time, the nerve root cyst because of the nerve to produce a certain degree of compression, this situation is generally not only will not be self-healing, but also need to carry out timely excision surgery for radical treatment. Once a nerve root cyst appears, the treatment method needs to be chosen according to the severity. If there are some obvious clinical symptoms, and affect the normal life, should go to the regular hospital, reasonable treatment.