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The symptoms of a true herniated disc may not include back pain at all! The symptoms of a herniated disc come from pressure on, and irritation of, the nerves. In the thoracic spine area, this can include total paralysis of the legs. The symptoms of a herniated disc in the thoracic area usually include: 1  Pain that travels around the body and into one or both legs. 2  Numbness or tingling in areas of one or both legs. 3  Muscle weakness in certain muscles of one or both legs. 4  Increased reflexes in one or both legs that can cause spasticity in the legs.