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How To Treat Painful Arm / Back From Disc Herniation, Therapies Have No Effect?

I have two wks of chiropractic and two wks of p.t. Im still having severe back/cervical with pain down rt arm mote shoulder and thumb. Pain is burning constant and some shooting pain. Its not relieving even with neurotic, ibuprofen n bacoflen. My MRI shows Rt paracentral/osteophyte complex/ disc herniation with mild cord compression. RT lateral recess and neural firmament with Ryan implement of Rt C6 nerve root. How long will the pain last and what other things can be done to relieve the pain? I cant work due to not able to type right now from weakness n pain?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hi,

I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns about painful arm. Let me try to help you

From What you have given, I find that you suffer from " Rt paracentral/osteophyte complex/ disc herniation with mild cord compression. RT lateral recess and neural firmament with Ryan implement of Rt C6 nerve root."

This means that there are few structures in your neck that are compressing on the Spinal Cord and a Nerve Root. It is this compression that is causing the pain. If the compression is mild, it will be relieved with Physiotherapy. But if the compression is more, it won't be relieved with physiotherapy alone.

In your case, since the compression is more, it is not relieved with physiotherapy.

Question : How long will the pain last and what other things can be done to relieve the pain? I cant work due to not able to type right now from weakness n pain?

Answer : The pain will last till the compression is relieved by surgery. You need Surgery to remove the compression.

Suggestion : Please consult a Neurosurgeon

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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How To Treat Painful Arm / Back From Disc Herniation, Therapies Have No Effect?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns about painful arm. Let me try to help you From What you have given, I find that you suffer from Rt paracentral/osteophyte complex/ disc herniation with mild cord compression. RT lateral recess and neural firmament with Ryan implement of Rt C6 nerve root. This means that there are few structures in your neck that are compressing on the Spinal Cord and a Nerve Root. It is this compression that is causing the pain. If the compression is mild, it will be relieved with Physiotherapy. But if the compression is more, it won t be relieved with physiotherapy alone. In your case, since the compression is more, it is not relieved with physiotherapy. Question : How long will the pain last and what other things can be done to relieve the pain? I cant work due to not able to type right now from weakness n pain? Answer : The pain will last till the compression is relieved by surgery. You need Surgery to remove the compression. Suggestion : Please consult a Neurosurgeon Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.