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Is It Safe To Ride A Bike To Work While Having Cervical Spondylosis And Disc Protrusions Shown In My MRI?
Dear sir, I ma 50 years old, I got low shoulder pain from past 15 day, and consulted a doctor he suggested to do the MRI scan and he has given some tablets for 20 day course, MRI report details given Below. He suggest dont ride bike and long jurny. I working employees my office 35 kilometer from my house, now I am go by bus. My question is can I go by bike and how much time its take for cure the spondylosis. 1.posterior and left centro lateral disc protrusion at c5-c6 level with indentation over the thecal sac,spinal cord and left side nerve root 2.posterior disc protrusion at c6 -c7 level with indentation over the Thecal sac and spinal cord. 3.posterior disc bulges at c3-c4 and C5 -c6 levels with indentation over the thecal sac. 4.Cervical spondylosis
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Hello,
Your report is suggestive that you are suffering from age-related wear and tear of the spine, cervical spondylosis – you have both protrusions and bulges. Disc protrusions at C5-C6 and C6-C7 are pressing on the spinal cord and nerve roots, thus causing neck pain, radiating arm pain, numbness, or weakness. Bulges at C3-C4 and C5-C6 are putting pressure on the thecal sac that covers the spinal cord.
You are advised to give rest to your neck. Use a cervical collar for support during travel or long sitting. Get connected to a physical therapist and continue to take the prescribed medicines. You should not drive on bad roads, which cause jerking and jarring to your neck. You are advised to use comfortable public transport so that you can heal faster.
Your case appears to be moderate to moderately severe. It may take 6 months or more time to get well. Be patient; don't be in haste. Focus on getting well, as when cervical spondylosis becomes chronic, it contributes to stiffness, inflammation, and long-term discomfort.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Your report is suggestive that you are suffering from age-related wear and tear of the spine, cervical spondylosis – you have both protrusions and bulges. Disc protrusions at C5-C6 and C6-C7 are pressing on the spinal cord and nerve roots, thus causing neck pain, radiating arm pain, numbness, or weakness. Bulges at C3-C4 and C5-C6 are putting pressure on the thecal sac that covers the spinal cord.
You are advised to give rest to your neck. Use a cervical collar for support during travel or long sitting. Get connected to a physical therapist and continue to take the prescribed medicines. You should not drive on bad roads, which cause jerking and jarring to your neck. You are advised to use comfortable public transport so that you can heal faster.
Your case appears to be moderate to moderately severe. It may take 6 months or more time to get well. Be patient; don't be in haste. Focus on getting well, as when cervical spondylosis becomes chronic, it contributes to stiffness, inflammation, and long-term discomfort.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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