Hi, I am a 28 year women that just got diagnosed with cervical stenosis of my c5 and c6 vertebea. On my MRI report it says mild stenosis and curvature of my spine. Wondering if I may need surgery? I do have pain and stiffness in my neck and left arm is weaker. Dont have another appointment for couple of weeks, so am getting very anxious to hear what is going on.
Hello, Surgery is not really necessary considering your MRI findings. I would just recommend holding a cervical collar in case of neck pain and performing physiotherapy to help reinforce your neck muscles. Regarding the weakness in your arm, I would recommend performing nerve conduction studies in order to examine your nerves. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.