I am waiting to see an orthopedic surgeon on Dec. 13 to determine if surgery is needed. My symptoms are numbness, tingling and pain in my right arm. MRI report conclusion says:
1) Cervical disc degeneration with bony spondylotic ridging at C4-5 and C5-6 levels. Bony spurring produces moderate central spinal stenoiss at both of these levels with broad-based ventral cord effacement. At c5-6 the mdiline saggital diameter of the canal is narrowed to about 8 mm. The c4-5 midline sagittal daimter of the canal is narrowed to about 7 mm.
2. There is associated bilateral foraminal stenosis at c4-5 and c5-6 levels as described.
3. There is a small central herniation of the c3-4 disc, which focally indents the thecal sac in the midline and causes a mild degree of central stenosis. Canal to about 8 or 9 mm.
I am concerned about how active I can be. I like to ride my bike and motorcycle, as well as exercise with hand weights, etc.
Thanks.