Have pain in neck, shoulder and MRI scan showing disc degeneration at L4-L5. Could it be due to pinched nerve?
Brief Answer: Pressur symptoms due to cervical spondilitis Detailed Answer: Hi, XXXX, Thanks for posting query. From your history it seems that your problem is due to irritation or pressure on nerves caused by degenerative disc lesion at cervical spines. Nerves passing through inter-vertebral disc are pressed or irritated giving rise to this problem. I do not think that pressure giving through fingers can cause this problem. At the same time pressure massage at chiropractor clinic is unlikely to solve your problem. It is possible that due to hard pressure on weak neck muscles might have given spam and stiffness of neck muscles and more pressure on nerves. I advice you to consult spine specialist or orthopedic surgeon and get examined. Physiotherapy, short way diathermy and cervical traction if suggested by spine specialist will help you more. Avoid putting pillow on back of your neck. Take calcium, vitamin A and D supplements. Take vitamin B1, B6 and B12 capsules or injections. I hope I answered your query. If you have further query or clarification, please ask. Ok and take care.
Brief Answer: Go for conservative line of treatment Detailed Answer: Hi, XXXX, Thanks for posting query again. As I told you in previous answer that due to irritation or pressure on nerves giving you this trouble. This came true as disc bulging due to degenerative changes give irritation and pressure of nerves coming out from C6-C7 inter-vertebral discs. Now go for conservative line of treatment with physiotherapy, cervical traction and short way diathermy as advised by your orthopedic surgeon. Take Vitamin B!, B6 B12 injections. Avoid massages. Acupuncture is helpful in some case; but finding the right therapist is essential as wrong procedure can cause more harm than relief. Therefore I would recommend you avoid acupuncture for now. Try regular conservative management as discussed above. Discuss with your surgeon. I hope, I answered your query to your satisfaction. If you do not have further query or clarification, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Thanks.