A herniated disc in the neck is most commonly known as cervical disc herniation. Pain is commonly reported in the shoulders, arms, and neck because a herniated disc pinches the cervical nerve. Tingling can also be present down the arm and into the fingertips. The discs in the vertebral bodies of the cervical spine are not very large, however, the gap for the nerves is also not that great, which means that even a slight herniation can impinge on one of the nerves. Acute cervical spine injury has been associated with sports such as gymnastics, American football, ice hockey, driving, and rugby. However, this type of herniated disc usually develops in the 30 to 50 year age group. They can also be caused spontaneously by simple activities.