The evaluation of disk disease in the neck begins with a medical history and physical examination.

Physical findings in those with disk disease in the neck may include:

• Arm or hand weakness:
• Arm weakness (unilateral)
• Leg weakness (unilateral)
• Arm or hand numbness:
• Arm numbness (unilateral)
• Hand numbness (unilateral)
• Pain on rotation of the neck

Testing is required to confirm the diagnosis of disk disease in the neck.

Tests that may be used to evaluate disk disease in the neck may include:

• Neck x-rays
• CT scanning of the neck
• MRI scanning of the neck
• EMG
• Nerve conduction studies

For more information:

• Herniated disk evaluation