I have been told that I have too much spurring in my cervical spine for a surgery. I have been in constant aggravated pain since painful spine manipulation and high velocity thrusts. Can this type of aggressive treatment break the bone spurs, cause further damage or actually help? Right now I only have pain. Thanks
Hello Spurring is due to osteophytes, and it develops due to chronic pull on annulus fibrosis. It is due to degenerative changes in spine. These osteophytes(bony out growths)may compress nerve roots and may cause neurological symptoms. I suggest you to got for MRI of cervical spine. It helps in better assessment of cervical spine region. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy and analgesics, so you should try it first. Surgery should be the last option. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.