Thank you for your prompt reply. Indeed the preop MRI did show extensive signal changes in the central spinal cord from C3-C7. My followup MRI 9weeks post up showed near complete resolution. The grinding noise abruptly stopped the day after I started this thread. Maybe you have healing powers that transmit through the internet? RIght now it’s the posterior shoulder pain and tightness/spasm of the upper back and shoulders that are the most significant problems. I had read in one of your replies that this could be due to stretching of the cervical nerve root following a post decompression. If so, will this resolve over time?
