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Suggest Treatment For Cervical Disc Degeneration

I have pain in my left shoulder due to cervical disc degeneration. There is a bone spur compression on a nerve that causes shoulder muscle to continuously be contracted on a Charlie horse. Continuous pain. Nerve ablation was unsuccessful due to the bone spur being in the way. Any suggestions? Nerve blocks, cervical epidurals have not worked. Physical therapy did not work. I take flexeril and ibuprofen for pain. Any suggestions?
Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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Hi there.

You could be suffering from cervical spondylosis which is causing pinched nerve and the symptoms you are experiencing. You may need surgical decompression of the nerve to remove the bone spurs. Avoid bending the neck forwards and avoid lifting heavy weight on the back. Apply hot water bottle for pain relief. In your cause I believe you need surgical treatment to give you better relief on the whole. Consult your Orthopaedic surgeon for the same.Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Suggest Treatment For Cervical Disc Degeneration

Hi there. You could be suffering from cervical spondylosis which is causing pinched nerve and the symptoms you are experiencing. You may need surgical decompression of the nerve to remove the bone spurs. Avoid bending the neck forwards and avoid lifting heavy weight on the back. Apply hot water bottle for pain relief. In your cause I believe you need surgical treatment to give you better relief on the whole. Consult your Orthopaedic surgeon for the same.Wishing you a speedy recovery.