This causes a progressive compression of the spinal cord, typically in the middle - to - lower region of the neck. (liveoakvetneuro.com)
It usually involves compression of the spinal cord, causing neck pain and coordination problems due to neurological damage. (animalso.com)
A — arrow: Spinal MRI scan of a Dachshund paralyzed due to a large disc herniation causing compression of the spinal cord (arrow head). (ivghospitals.com)