Many people do not experience any symptoms from a herniated disk. However, in some persons, a herniated disk acts as a focus of irritation to the nerves in the vicinity of the affected vertebra either by direct pressure or inflammation resulting in symptoms like:
1. Numbness or weakness in part of buttock, leg or foot
2. Sciatica or nerve root pain – Pain in the back, buttocks etc
3. Tingling, pins and needles sensation in legs
4. Difficulty in passing urine and stools