Deciphering the Mysteries of Neck Pain Do you feel like you have burning or tingling in one or more wrists or arms? Is it difficult for you to grasp money in your hand or button your garments sometimes? Do you get shooting pains, numbness, or even difficulty walking in one or both legs? You might be shocked to hear that any one of these symptoms could be the result of a neck issue. The best orthopedic surgeon in Noida at Global Orthopaedics and Speciality Clinics, Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma, says that in addition to discomfort, patients with neck disorders may also have a wide range of unusual feelings. Some patients describe sensation as though hot or cold water is being poured over an arm or leg, or as though ants are crawling on their skin. Others speak of a severe feeling of weakness in a single, isolated muscle. Your neck can send messages to other parts of your body along your spinal column because it is related to your spine. Referred pain is defined as pain that starts in one area of the body but is felt in another. Dr. A K Sharma states that cervical spinal stenosis (cervical means neck) and cervical herniated discs are the two most common neck diseases that cause referred pain. A cervical herniated disc is a disorder in which one of the discs in your spine protrudes over its hard outer layer, causing discomfort to adjacent nerves. It is also referred to as a slipped or ruptured disc. The most common causes of herniated discs are aging, arthritis, and injuries. Herniated disc patients frequently suffer tingling, burning, or numbness in their arms, wrists, or hands in addition to pain, tightness, or cramping in the neck and shoulder regions. A disorder known as cervical stenosis, or cervical spinal cord compression, is characterized by a narrowing of the neck's spinal canal brought on by an injury, arthritis, or aging. Your arms, hands, or legs may feel numb, tingly, weak, or painful as a result of this constriction, which puts pressure on your spinal cord or a nerve root. In order to ease the sprain on your nerves, Dr. Ashok Kumar Sharma may consider surgery if medication is ineffective after five to six weeks. Minimally invasive surgery is used to treat both stenosis and herniated discs. It entails making a tiny incision at the front of your neck and inserting a tiny bone wedge. After that, the bone is bonded into place, permanently decompressing the affected area. (If a herniated disc occurs, the injured disc is extracted first.) Recovery from both treatments can take anywhere from two to twelve weeks, and an overnight stay in the hospital is required. Regardless of whether you have stenosis, a herniated disc, or any orthopedic ailment, Dr. A K Sharma wants his patients to feel that they have his full attention when they see him. Visit our clinic at SK 237, Sector 116, Noida to consult with Dr. A K Sharma.