Herniated Disc
A condition in which the soft inner gel of an intervertebral disc pushes through a tear in the outer ring, potentially compressing nearby nerves. Most common in the lumbar (lower back) and cervical (neck) spine.
Common Symptoms
- Sharp or burning pain at the disc level
- Pain radiating into the arm or leg (depending on level)
- Numbness or tingling in extremities
- Muscle weakness in affected limb
- Pain worsened by sitting, bending, or coughing
- Pain improved by walking or changing position
Key Nutrients Linked to Herniated Disc
Pattern Health Intelligence at WePattern maps Herniated Disc across thousands of clinical nutrient relationships. The following nutrients have the strongest research associations with this condition.
- Vitamin C
- Collagen
- Vitamin D
- Omega-3
- Magnesium
- Glucosamine
- Manganese
- Vitamin B12
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