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Surgery For Compressed Discs In Neck With Ganglia Nerve?
Yes, thank you. My husband was told he has a ganglia nerve being compressed by the disks in his neck. This is causing tingling and numbness in his right leg, and often feels hot to him... although cold to the touch. He also has tingling and numbness in his fingers. Other than steroid shots, is there any way he can find more relief other than surgery? And what exactly is a ganglia nerve? Thanks again.
Mon, 28 Mar 2016
hi,
I think your husband can be helped by taking manul traction which a physical therapist can help out. Along with it, learn to strengthen the neck muscles as well. it will help maintain the intervertebral disc space.
try even focussing on strengthening the upper limb muscles like triceps, deltoid and biceps. do focus onto your trapezious muscle too.
I am sure your husband will be helped and surgery can be avoid in near future.
thank you
I think your husband can be helped by taking manul traction which a physical therapist can help out. Along with it, learn to strengthen the neck muscles as well. it will help maintain the intervertebral disc space.
try even focussing on strengthening the upper limb muscles like triceps, deltoid and biceps. do focus onto your trapezious muscle too.
I am sure your husband will be helped and surgery can be avoid in near future.
thank you
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