The most common traditional treatment to start with is usually medication followed by physical therapy or chiropractic, folled by pain shots, and finally surgery.
Now there is an alternative treatment available called non-surgical spinal decompression. It is done with a machine called the drx 9000.
It's completely safe and the results are phenominal
A herniated disc
A herniated C5-C6 disc primarily affects the cervical spine and may compress surrounding spinal nerves, but it is unlikely to directly damage the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve originates in the brainstem and travels through the neck, but it is not located in the cervical spine where the C5-C6 disc is situated. However, severe cervical spine issues can potentially lead to broader neurological complications, but direct damage to the vagus nerve from a C5-C6 herniation is not typical.
A right paramedian disc protrusion at C5 - C6 that causes focal complete effacement is often referred to as a herniated disc. It can compress nerves and cause tingling and numbness. Your physician will be able to evaluate how serious the condition is and whether it requires treatment.
A small right central extrusion below the disc space at C6-7 refers to a herniated intervertebral disc material that has protruded from the disc's center towards the right side and is located below the C6-C7 vertebral disc. This condition can potentially compress nearby spinal nerves or the spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or neck. Treatment options may include conservative measures like physical therapy or pain management, and in some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
The protrusion at the C6-C7 level suggests a herniated disc or a bulging disc that is pressing against the left exiting nerve root. This can lead to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness radiating down the arm, depending on the specific nerve root affected. Treatment options may include physical therapy, pain management, or, in severe cases, surgical intervention to relieve the pressure on the nerve root. It's important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management plan.
I had a herniated disk at C5 C6. My symptoms started out as just an aching in between my shoulder blades. Over a period of about 2 weeks it progressivly got worse, the pain became so bad in my neck, shoulders and down my arm I would sit up and cry at night. I couldn't get rid of the pain till I had surgery. My disc was herniated into my spinal cord which was causing impingement. I had alot of numbness, tingling, pins and needles all over my body. The pain was unbearable!
Significant intervertebral disc space signal loss at C6-C7 is a nerve impingement which may be painful or cause loss of feeling. A minor diffuse disc bulge is a minor bulge of the affected disc.
posterior disc osteophyte at c5 c6 mild indentation on anterior thecal sac. there is uncinate spurring with left formaminal narrowing c5 c6 . would this require surgery?
While it is rare for an anesthesiologist to cause a herniated disc between the C5 and C6 vertebrae during surgery, it can occur under certain circumstances, such as improper positioning or excessive force during procedures like intubation or spinal anesthesia. Anesthesiologists take precautions to minimize risks, but individual patient factors and surgical contexts can contribute to potential complications. If there are concerns about spinal injuries, it’s important to discuss them with the surgical team beforehand.
I'm not a doctor, but I have been going through a lot of testing and diagnoses since October 2008 when I had a tear in my left shoulder (rotator cuff). I have always had problems with headaches and neck aches, but in March 2009 I started having back pain too. After months of going through the runaround, I have found out I have 3 disc problems (a herniated disc in my lower back L5-S1, a herniated disc in my mid/upper back at T8-T9, and either a degenerated, torn, or herniated disc in my neck at C5-C6.)Annual tear just means the outer portion of the disc is torn, which allows fluid to leak out and put pressure on the spinal cord and nerve outlets which causes pain in various places and may even cause a decrease in function in various parts of the body. I don't know exactly what spondylotic disease is but I believe it affects the vertebrae.Depending on what's torn in your shoulder, it's going to require lengthy physical therapy, surgery, or both.Ask some questions when you visit your doctors.
Degenerative disc disease at C6-C7 refers to the deterioration of the intervertebral disc located between the sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae in the neck, which can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. A posterior bar or disc protrusion indicates that part of the disc has bulged out towards the back, potentially pressing on nearby nerves or the spinal cord. This condition can lead to symptoms such as neck pain, radiating pain in the arms, or neurological issues, depending on the severity and nerve involvement. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medication, or, in some cases, surgical intervention.
That means there is a bulging disc that is impinging on the central canal (spinal cord) between the vertebral bodies at the C6-C7 levels, which may or may not be symptomatic.