I've heard a herniated disc can cause issues but my doc says that there is no change in signal intensity so no cord compression. I have in my lumbar too. Doc says that if he took an MRI of the entire population over half would have herniated discs. I too thought that this must be my issue but apparently not.
I had neurological issues before acupuncture but NO pAIn. I am certain the acupuncture caused this pain. No doubt about it