Headaches can typically originate from C2-3 and C3-4 facets (and occasionally discs). Balance issues can originate from cervical myelopathy due to stenosis (“bulging herniated impinging discs at c2_7”).
Visual disturbances are generally not associated with cervical pathology unless vascular problems exist (very rare).
I do not know why your doc wants to perform rhizotomies at C5-T1 or not block C2-4. There is greater precision necessary at higher levels but most interventionists will inject the upper levels.
Maybe a discussion with your present doc or a new consultation by another physician might be helpful.
Dr. Corenman
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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.
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.