Cervical Radiculopathy

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Check out this video: ACDF surgery: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJPSc2ikacZ8jNE

[@betteryourgerman]

...never had any pain, but after 4 years slowly increasing numbness, first right then left hand , I finally had c456 laminectomy+ Fusion + undercutting c3+7. Numbness remained the same, but all in all it was a success and I do everything, including playing guitar. Interesting, how you partition the areas of "c"..... In my case it is the whole hand, but still right hand more, than the left. Very good report Dr. Khan. My Surgeon was Mr. Bull in London.

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Wonderful to hear that you had a good surgical outcome. When performed with care and skill, spine surgery can really improve quality of life. Good luck to you in the future. Thank you for reaching out.

[@miamikheyeva]

I’m a massage therapist and you nailed it to the tee! This is by far the most information I have got from youtube, thank you, I learn so much from you and I can better assist my clients and help them understand.❤ stay blessed friend!

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for your kind words, they are very much appreciated. 🙏 Very happy to hear that I am able to help you and your clients in a small way; thank you for watching ❤️👍

[@christineroberts_]

You’re amazing! I have this due to bone spurs. It’s awful .. mine shoots down my back too. I found osteopathy helped a bit.

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for your kind words, glad to hear that the video was helpful. Wishing you good luck and good health.

[@TheDjScotti]

Most helpful video I've seen yet !!

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for your kind comment, appreciate it. Plenty more to come, thank you for watching.

[@brianbunting]

Thank you, I'll see my GP and ask for further tests and maybe the possibility of an invasive procedure. Take care. Amazing, knowledgeable and helpful 👍🏻

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for your kind words, wishing you all the best 👍

[@scotthunt2479]

Excellent video, Doctor. Very well done. I had a 2-level ACDF in Oct, 2022. In the last 8-9 months, I've been experiencing increasing pain in the area of the C7, and my neck always feels tight when I do stretching exercises. I'm also experiencing pain in the right upper Deltoid, and radiating down into the right Triceps and Forearm area. This pain in the Triceps area is sometimes felt in BOTH arms, as is the pain in BOTH Deltoid muscles, but mostly on the right side. In full disclosure, I have bone-on-bone arthritis in my right shoulder after 35 years of competitive tennis. My shoulder Ortho thinks a lot of my shoulder pain may be coming from the area of the C7 in my neck, as well as the arthritis, especially since I feel the pain in BOTH shoulders and arms. The surgeon who performed the ACDF (an excellent doctor) prescribed Gabapentin for the time being, and it does help - leading me to believe a lot of the pain I'm feeling is nerve-related. He said if the pain continues, he's going to refer me to get a nerve block. My question is, are these types of injections usually successful, or is it just a waste of time? Thanks again for your excellent video, Doctor. I sent the link to a friend who is also considering ACDF surgery.

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for your kind words. Injections work sometimes, but if the nerve is severely pinched the pain may come back afterwards after a significant initial improvement (this happens quite frequently) Here is a recent video about ACDF, hope you find it intersting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3mzna2ujLNlms0

[@Starbeoghtuser3475]

Great information! Thank you. Can you do a video on bilateral cervical radiculopathy?

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you. Bilateral cervical radiculopathy is treated very similarly to one-sided cervical radiculopathy.

[@Starbeoghtuser3475]

@@SpineSurgeonSpeaks Hi!! Thank you so much! It’s very painful. I’m in pt and pain management now Thank you for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate it.

[@rhiawilson3618]

This is very helpful Thankyou

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for your complement, appreciate it.

[@95leefamilychannel33]

Hi Doctor! This is very informative. My husband has been having these symptoms for 20 years. He had fallen from a tree which is as tall as a single house roof top 20 years ago. He has minor symptoms but now it’s been worst for the last He finally asked his primary doctor for an MRI & the x-ray shows it’s a C5 & C6. Then the surgery doctor wants another neck x-ray to confirm it. So we’ll see how that goes. He’s afraid of the surgery. I hope it well be fine.

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for the feedback, appreciate your kind words. I have a video about the ACDF surgery, which may be of interest to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3mzna2ujLNlms0 Wishing you all the best, hope everything turns out fantastic 🙏

[@nanaykikay8017]

Doc, in my current case the symptoms is persistent. I dont want to get surgery. Ive been morethan a month suffering in tingling feeling and oral medications. Is there any therapy for my case cervical spine radiculopathy?

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for reaching out. Since I am not familiar with your particular case, I cannot diagnose your condition or make treatment recommendations. If you are having tingling in the arms, I suggest that you get an in-person evaluation by a spine-surgeon. Sometimes tingling in the arms can be a sign of spinal-cord cord compression, which can be a serious problem. Before trying physical therapy, I suggest an evaluation by a spine-surgeon. Good luck to you 👍

[@nanaykikay8017]

@@SpineSurgeonSpeaks i have c6-c7 cervical spine compression. Am i going to die doc if i will not do the surgery?

[@shavonnelaine4327]

I have all the symptoms of this. I am wondering if its normal to have movement restricted, I can not lift arm up past 90 degrees rotate backwards. Also if i accidently move this arm wrong I get blinding pain. Thank you for any insight ❤

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for watching and reaching out. If you have difficulty moving/ rotating your shoulder, I suggest that you also have an orthopedic surgeon evaluate the shoulder to make sure that it is not a shoulder problem. Sometimes a pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain very similar symptoms caused by a rotator-cuff tear. Good luck to you 👍

[@shavonnelaine4327]

@@SpineSurgeonSpeaks it means the world that you took the time to reply! All the best to you and thank you for the content!

[@richardhogeland8597]

can neck pain upper back bain cause radiculopathy into legs lower body

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

If the spinal cord is compressed in the neck, it can cause problems with the legs/ lower-body.

[@rhiawilson3618]

What if I gone numb b4 surgery from disc bulge and spine compression I don’t feel propely so how can I test myself

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Ideally the testing should be done by another person (i.e. the physician) so that it can be quantified/ measured independently.

[@SB-fv5wf]

I am so glad i found thsi video. I have had this issue increasing and not knowing why it is happening because I am healthy, still young and very fit as i have never gave up gym, swimming and running but unfortunately i smoked on and off since i was 16 years of age however i completely quit last year when i found this issue radiating around my body and i thought i had sciatica but it just does not go away and my neck and right arm is the worse. Thank you

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

Thank you for your kind words, very happy to hear that I could be of assistance. Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. I have a video about smoking and spine-health which may be helpful to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4K5e3alj7Wgp9U Good luck!

[@Vishwatejaaaaa]

I have chest pain and lumbar pain too😢

[@SpineSurgeonSpeaks]

That's pretty unusual... You should have this checked out by a spine-specialist. Good luck!

[@Vishwatejaaaaa]

@@SpineSurgeonSpeaks Now there is some symptoms: Pulsations over the abdomen and body, Left arm radiating pain, Neck Pain Due to whiplash injury a Year back and I'm 18