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Disc pain can interrupt sleep, work, and daily routines. Dr. Kushagra Verma evaluates herniated discs with detailed exams and advanced imaging.
He starts with conservative care and recommends minimally invasive surgery only when symptoms persist.
Years of Orthopedic Experience
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Star Patient Rating Across 300+ Reviews
Diagnosis that confirms the disc level involved
Minimally invasive disc procedures with motion preservation
Conservative care first, surgery when pain persists
Spinal discs sit between vertebrae and absorb shock during bending and rotation. Each disc contains a gel-like center with a firm outer ring.
A herniated disc develops when the outer ring tears or weakens and the inner material pushes outward.
Herniated discs often appear between the ages of 35 and 55, though they can affect children, teens, and older adults.
Dr. Verma evaluates the spine to determine whether symptoms originate from disc damage, nerve compression, or instability linked to a herniated disc.
Conditions include:
Dr. Verma isolates the disc level responsible for symptoms through a focused exam and targeted testing. He reviews symptom patterns, checks nerve function, and confirms findings with imaging.
Imaging studies may include X-rays, MRI, and CT scans. Additional testing may include electromyography and nerve conduction study.
He reviews imaging findings with you and explains how each result connects to symptoms.
Each patient experiences disc pain differently. Dr. Verma begins with conservative treatment and advances to surgery when nerve symptoms persist, worsen, or limit daily function.
Conservative care may include physical therapy focused on spine mechanics. Your plan may also include positions that calm nerve irritation.
Dr. Verma may recommend image-guided injections to reduce nerve inflammation. Heat and cold packs can also help during flare-ups.
If conservative options don’t relieve symptoms, Dr. Verma offers minimally invasive spine surgery for herniated discs. He uses real-time imaging and computer-assisted navigation to improve surgical accuracy.
Removes the portion of the disc pressing on a nerve to relieve arm or leg pain.
Removes the entire damaged disc and places an artificial disc in selected patients to preserve motion.
Treats recurrent disc symptoms or persistent nerve compression after prior spine surgery.
Herniated disc symptoms may present as:
Ongoing discomfort in the low back that doesn’t fully settle.
Pain or stiffness in the cervical spine.
Pain that travels into the shoulder, arm, or hand.
Pain that travels into the buttock, thigh, or calf.
Reduced strength in the arm or leg on the affected side.
Decreased sensation in the arm, hand, leg, or foot.
Pins and needles in the limbs.
Sudden jolts linked to nerve irritation.
Schedule an evaluation with an Orange County herniated disc doctor when pain persists despite physical therapy, injections, or home care.
If symptoms last longer than six weeks or worsen, a herniated disc specialist can confirm the diagnosis and target the affected disc.
Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced fellowship training and extensive research publication history.
Specialized training in complex spinal deformity correction for children and adults.
Real-time CT guidance and computer-assisted navigation support precise surgical work.
Dr. Verma reviews imaging with patients and explains each finding during the consultation.
Treatment is available for patients ages four and older, including children and teens.
No. Many patients improve with physical therapy, injections, heat and cold packs, and activity changes
Many cases improve within weeks to a couple of months. Persistent symptoms beyond six weeks need evaluation.
Discectomy removes the disc portion compressing a nerve. Disc replacement removes the entire disc and places an artificial disc in selected patients.
Yes. Dr. Verma treats recurrent disc problems with revision spine surgery.
If you’re looking for an Orange County herniated disc specialist, schedule an evaluation with Dr. Kushagra Verma at Advanced Spine Care.
He diagnoses disc injuries with careful testing and treats them with conservative care first, then minimally invasive, motion preserving surgery when needed.
