Does Herniated Disc Hurt to Touch?

The same concept applies to a herniated disc, the gel-like fluid in the center of the disc pushes through the fibrous outer wall of the disc. This herniation of the disc can result in a large bulge that can press on nearby nerve roots, causing pain. However, herniated discs don't always hurt.

Can you physically feel a herniated disc?

If you have a herniated lumbar disc, you may feel pain that radiates from your low back area, down one or both legs, and sometimes into your feet (called sciatica). You may feel a pain like an electric shock that is severe whether you stand, walk, or sit.

Can you feel a herniated disc with your hand?

A herniated disc in your lower back might leave you with numbness and tingling in the leg and toes. Patients with herniated discs located in the neck can feel numbness and tingling in the hands, fingers, and arm.