im 28 year old male now I been experiencing new neck/shoulder blade/elbow issue for about 6-12 months. just now worked with a sport Chiro and tried 8 weeks off and only cardio to get it fixed.... no relief...
my MRI :.....
FINDINGS: A reduced lordotic curvature is noted. No intramedullary bony lesions are present. The spinal cord is normal in caliber and signal intensity. There is no evidence of intraspinal or paraspinal masses, or spinal stenosis. The adjacent soft tissues are unremarkable in appearance.
The craniocervical junction is intact.
The visualized posterior fossa structures, base of the skull, and C1/2 level are within normal limits.
At the C2/3 and C3/4 levels, the disk spaces are maintained. The disks are well hydrated with no evidence of herniation. The neuroforamina are patent
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At the C4/5 level, the disk space is maintained. The disk is well hydrated. A 1.5 mm disk herniation is seen with an annular fissure (sequence 102, image 6) encroaching on the anterior subarachnoid space and both neuroforamina. Mild anterior vertebral spurring is noted.
At the C5/6 level, the disk space is maintained. The disk is well hydrated. A 1 mm disk herniation is seen encroaching on the anterior subarachnoid space and both neuroforamina. Mild anterior vertebral spurring is noted.
At the C6/7 level, the disk space is maintained. The disk is well hydrated. Posterolateral bulging of the disk is seen to the right with foraminal encroachment.
At the C7/T1 level, the disk space is maintained. The disk is well hydrated with no evidence of herniation. The neuroforamina are patent.
IMPRESSION:
DISK HERNIATION AT C4/5 AND C5/6 LEVELS. 2. DISK BULGE C6/7 LEVEL.
IS IT THAT SERIOUS FROM READING OF MRI REPORT..... Been to physical therapist who taught me few things I can do which I have been doing since November but can't go heavy as I would like nor do any lifts with post pain to side of neck or headache. I don't want to do surgery.... I really don't . anyone have opinion on this
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04-22-2019, 03:20 PM #1
C4-c7 herinated neck disc * need advice*
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04-23-2019, 09:07 AM #2
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04-23-2019, 10:02 AM #3
I have a reversed curve in my neck and it causes pain in my c5/c6 disk, which runs down my neck into my upper back and shoulder. They did the RFN (radio frequency neurotomy) which worked the first time by essentially burning off my nerve endings. But since we are relatively young, they grow back and the pain comes back. Unfortunately the procedure has not worked since and I live with it, along with all of my other ailments and chronic pain.
I can't help with your herniation, but I can say I switched over to lighter weights/more reps as a result and I can still be active. When I go heavier I tend to strain my neck and upper back muscles, which causes more pain in the areas listed above.
Good luck with everything, I hope it all works out! sh*t sucks for realNC Crew
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04-23-2019, 10:12 AM #4
I have chronic nerve pain myself it is unfortunate. You should ask your doctor what exercises are safe to do. You could also ask about inversion tables, some people find the gentle traction helpful, you wouldn't want to fully invert, just a few degrees. If you can lift weights, doing shrugs high reps with light dumbbells (under 30 lbs) might be helpful.
Personally, I didn't have much luck with the standard recommended chin tuck exercises and trigger point injections but some people do benefit.
A pain doctor could provide a nerve block or a injection of cortisone which might also be helpful. There are risks associated with cortisone however.
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04-23-2019, 12:58 PM #5
First - see a real doctor. There are far too many chiropractors that think they can solve anything with some silly whack of a hammer. I'm not saying yours is one of those, but be careful.
Herniated discs take time to heal. Depending on the severity, you could be out for over a year.Last edited by Zjunky; 04-24-2019 at 09:51 AM.
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04-23-2019, 03:37 PM #6
yes ur right Zjunky. been to sports Chiro.... 2 months bulll****...... then physical therapist at least got me on a 2 day spilt that its more strength training such as goblet squats and hyper extensions and rows etc.... not fun plan and very limited but I get by with less pain with it.... it sucks I can't go heavy and do the good stuff like good ol days. so young at 28 to be with all this bullshiiii
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04-24-2019, 05:54 AM #7
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04-24-2019, 06:32 AM #8
Ya thats the worst. I started having issues at 24 and got the surgery to fix it at 30, most of that time was spent trying to convince my docs. Long time to be in a lot of pain. Also, don't see a chiro for this. You do not want to risk having your neck manipulated and worsening the herniated disk. You need to see a orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in cervical spine to get an opinion, even if it is most likely non surgical. They can order additional imaging, referall to a physiatrist (pain management doctor) , physical therapist, etc.
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04-28-2019, 10:27 PM #9
I had a 3mm herniation on my C5-6 and a 7mm herniation on my C6-7 disc. The 7mm herniation caused a ton of atrophy and motor nerve compression at my lat, tricep and pec. 1-1.5mm herniations are minimal.
Just had surgery 4 weeks ago... ACDF C5-7
Certainly get checked out by someone other than a chiropractor.
CHANGE UP YOUR ENTIRE LIFTING GAME. You can only **** up your neck worse by lifting wrong!
I’d get with a physical therapist who’s an expert with neck injuries and learn life changing habits to prevent more damage.
**** lifting heavy.
Go see a orthopedic neck doctor, a neurologist or even a neurosurgeon just for an opinion. A good neurosurgeon would probably tell you to kick rocks. But would be able to give you some recommended physical therapist who work with his neck patients.
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05-07-2019, 08:53 AM #10
thanks for all replies!
yeah saw a Chiro before the mri.... that didn't help much... thing was I was obsessed with cracking neck all day long ... probably worsened my neck by doing that. thanks god I stopped it 6 months ago.
saw a therapist who gave me a plan.... to reduce pain and stuff.... thing is.... my neck pains come from should/tri/bic/chest workout...... mild weight even... and when I mean pain I refer to: headaches wrapping around forhead/ear area. pain on side of neck make me like stretch my neck to left and right to try to get away pain.... it sucks because makes me don't want to do any lifts.
my therapist did say my range of motion is excellent and doesnt need surgery.... but it sucks that I have symptoms that I can't get away.... im so upset at 28 that im screwed with this. but im trying day to day to get by I really am. I really don't want to do a neck cervical surgery man.... im trying so much to avoid it... I have l5-s1 issue for 7 years that I get by with.... now I have this issue that is worse than that
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05-07-2019, 11:07 AM #11
Hey Buddy. I had much worse MRI results about a month ago. Severe stenosis in 2 discs, as well as mild-moderate stenosis in two more. Two moderate-severe disc herniations. The pain was pretty unbearable. Lots of referred pain to my arms and down my back.
Ever since learning the results I've made a point of perfecting my posture and strengthening my neck muscles. It is working wonders for me. I still experience neck pain but not very often. Don't have to crack my neck very often. Still correcting mistakes with my posture.
You might consider doing crunches (keeping your neck straight the whole time), they work the abs but they also work the neck really good. Or doing isometric neck exercises in general, where your joints are kept still and you're still working the muscles.
I've found stretching to be mostly useless, strengthening and good posture is where it's at. That and chin tucks. Keep your head pointed straight, not looking down. Adjust your computer monitor, don't look down at your phone. Keep your head balanced on your neck. Keep your neck straight even when sleeping, make sure your pillows are such that your neck is straight. My neck has been feeling a lot better.Last edited by ProgrammerHunch; 05-07-2019 at 11:37 AM.
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06-02-2019, 06:07 PM #12
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06-02-2019, 06:43 PM #13
For isometric exercises try taking a pillow or some piece of clothing and just pressing your head as hard against a wall as you possibly can, utilizing your neck muscles, with the cloth cushioning things. I would recommend just doing this with the sides or the back of your neck. Try to keep your torso straight.
I did neck strengthening exercises where I would flex the neck backwards or sideways, these would just make it worse. So I think it needs to be done isometrically. Never feel pain when done isometrically. It might be the same deal with you.
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06-03-2019, 09:01 PM #14
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06-03-2019, 10:53 PM #15
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05-23-2024, 01:35 PM #16
I need your help !!
Hi man
I’m a French guy who had the same problem as you. A cervical hernia in C6-C7
For 4 months, more strength in the triceps, pectoral.
I no longer have pain in my neck and arm.
But my strength has not returned, yet I try to solicit my triceps and my pectoral to wake them up.
How are you feeling after your surgery, getting your strength back?
Thanks for your help
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