[sheryl]

#25313

I am 57 yrs old. I have 3 herniated disc in my neck: C2-3Normal, C3-4, there is arthropathy and 3mm of posterior subluxation of C3 on C4. Disc bulge and osteophyte ridge formation extends greater to the right, it projects about 3 mm posterior. Osteophyte impinges upon the right foramina. Attenuated CSF and the right C4 nerve root sleeve. C4-5,there is facet arthropathy. Uncovertebral joint osteophyte impinges upon both foramina but there is CSF still seen within the nerve root sleeves. C5-6, Broad disc herniation and osteophyte ridge formation extends posterior to the disc space by 4mm. There is bilateral foramen impingement by osteophyte greater to the right where there is attenuated CSF and the C6 nerve root sleeve. There is facet arthropathy. C6-7 Midline disc herniation extends posterior by 3mm and to the left osteophyte ridge formation. Central canal is patent. There is impingement upon the left foramen by osteophyte, there is still CSF shown within the root sleeve. C7-T1, normal. I do have mild scroliosis from child hood. Doctor, resident sent me for therapy. I gave therapy copy MRI, C,T,L. Upon evaluation therapy, a few exercises were done. The one that progressed to worse later was the roll horizontal on my back, lifting hips and trying to support my head with arms, told her that was hurting yet she pushed my right shoulder down a little more. I can’t begin to describe the pain in my neck next two days. I could not lift my neck or lay back without turning body sideways first. I used some ice and heat. after a few more days I am still in pain, although not as much. However, the pain feels like its going into my shoulders. Was this normal therapy for my condition? I can’t check my email often. Cast currently on left hand and using library computer.

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#25332

You have to join the findings on the MRI with your current symptoms to help make “heads or tails” out of the MRI report. See the section https://neckandback.com/conditions/how-to-describe-your-history-and-symptoms-of-neck-shoulder-and-arm-pain/ to better understand how to describe your symptoms.

Dr. Corenman

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
 
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.

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