CERVICAL STENOSIS RADICULOPATHY: PART 2 - NON OPERATIVE TREATMENTS

This video will outline the non surgical options patients might face when dealing with a pinched nerve in the neck (Cervical Radiculopathy)
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Dr. Brian W. Su, MD
Spine Surgeon
Chief Development and Strategy Officer | California Orthopedics and Spine
Medical Director of Spine Surgery | Marin General Hospital
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[@thomashumphrey7395]

This was very helpful and informative. Thank you. I have lived with cervical radiculopathy for years and it is life-altering and effin' torture. If it is severe and chronic enough it just gnaws away at you. You are constantly sore and tender, can't sleep, and ache to your core. Unless you've experienced it, it is very difficult to understand or describe to someone.

[@Kauailove]

Hi Thomas this was an accurate way to describe cervical pain.. I too know about this unfortunately. Completely understand you. Im sorry your dealing with it. Will you ever do surgery and may i ask how old are you?

[@barbara-dj1uo]

OhhhhMyyyyyGosh!!! You are truly amazing! I’ve been to a spine specialist/pain management and neurologist and they did not give me information you gave. I don’t know if they are just too busy or think the patients would not understand, but you are a wonderful doctor!!

[@Wilett614]

YES Agreed ! This Doctor SU Is ONE in a Million !! He is AMAZING !!

[@jackierogers7139]

Ditto what is said here, for sure! Thank You for helping all of us 🤗

[@flyboyutahfoy8896]

Yes he is great. My Doctors run a assembly line with overdone appointment notifications, and short minimal office visits and weeks delay in getting new appointments. Here we are shown the entire menu of non surgical options that give us a vision of their future steps before surgery.

[@faridehlilimontakhab5699]

I agree a 1000% , Dr Su , is a magnificent and very caring physician with so much knowledge to share , just listening to two of his lectures I have learned exactly what is happening to my neck and spinal cord that in 10 months with all the test, X RAYs and MRIs and Biopsies, done , I was in total darkness about where I stand ! I am so grateful to him for sharing his knowledge with us ! God bless him !🙏🦋🕊☀️💯❤️🌷

[@ShadeShifted]

Hello I know this video is years old but I have a question about some thing that wasn’t mentioned. I herniated between C6 and C7. My doctor said it was a bad herniation completely blocking off the white fluid space you were talking about. I had god-awful pain that was the worst I’ve ever felt in my life for about three weeks then I went through for two rounds of steroids and two epidural injections. I no longer have pain but I do have numbness in my pointer finger and about 15 to 20% weakness in my left arm maybe a little bit less. I’m slowly getting better it’s been five weeks my herniation looks similar to the one you showed For the Olympic athlete. My question is if I don’t have Pj anymore just the weakness and numbness what is the likelihood I may need surgery. It’s been three years since you released this video I’m not sure if you even around this Channel anymore But this has been the best Contant I have seen since I hurt myself and I’ve looked everywhere thank you!

[@debbierethwish450]

I'm so glad I found this site! This doctor knows his stuff. I had a pinched nerve in my neck and it was far and away the worst pain I've ever experienced in my life. I'm 54. It was text book symptoms, all the way down my arm, complete with numb fingers and weakness. I did purchase the Saunders traction device and it works great. I kept hanging on to what he said. "I promise after 90 days you will feel better". He was right. About 6 weeks, it finally let up and got better daily. Now I just have a tiny bit of numbess but no pain. Thank Goodness!

[@arfannaveed6631]

Wher i could find this deviceplz?

[@TheDazboo]

Hpw are you feeling now? I have the Sanders device also

[@tremainewoodall9947]

So, do you believe the Saunders traction device helped you? How often do you use it?

[@TheDazboo]

@@tremainewoodall9947 It helps when hurting but my discs aren't getting any better-going in for a Epidural in 2/3 weeks so hoping that helps relieve

[@dfy]

Best explanation I’ve seen on KZbin yet regarding these issues.. thank you

[@MMABrosPOD]

Really good video's, you explain everything so clearly!

[@RobertSantos-rw8dy]

Thanks Dr. Brian for your informative points on the spine.

[@slappadabass135]

The last 10 seconds gives hope. Thanks Doc.

[@MM-yi9zn]

Absolutely the very best information & advice!

[@rickined]

I'm a physician myself. This is very well explained. Thank you.

[@ccook3659]

Truly an Awesome Human!!!

[@AussieHuus]

Thanks Dr Su, another great video, filled with useful information

[@williaminavanbottle9297]

Excellent annunciation. Every word spoken, clear as a bell. Makes such a difference.

[@ncmtb4677]

Wow. Thank you for taking your time to make this video. Perfect!

[@angelrosado1864]

Thank you so much for a well and thorough explanation. You are AMAZING 🤩

[@Carpetdog_Chris]

You explain everything very clearly!

[@jackiec.1179]

Excellent video!

[@nazariogermano1687]

thanks a lot for all the useful info that you are giving us DR. Su. Very informative!

[@minaryce9208]

Great info and so well described. Thank you

[@justincredible196]

Those vids are awesome. So informative and man, this guy is a hero.

[@billgon2000]

Thank you for a clear explanation and for not selling surgery!

[@fantasyillusion91]

Thank you very much! God bless you !

[@MahmoodSuhail]

Thank you doc, you explained what my doctors never did for 5 years

[@mlisskeller572]

Thank you for these videos. You have allowed me to understand my condition and disease.

[@TO-ec4cj]

your videos are VERY HELPFUL! thank you 🤍

[@dannylaw7367]

Just a great doctors presentation. I'm less nervous and actually have some hope. So informative and complete.

[@bryanvelasquez3955]

Excellent!!!!!!!!

[@RoseMary-gl4ee]

EXCELLENT explanation thank you!

[@PinkSummer1017]

Thank you Doc! Your vids are awesome!

[@MM-yi9zn]

This has been the best information & advice. Thank you so much.

[@mrdacq1657]

So, so helpful -- thank you!

[@anniezzi7513]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@AZVIDS]

Excellent presentation/information, well done👍

[@TredeRenato]

Thanks for the lecture! Amazing content! Cheers

[@dorisberonilla3569]

Excellent video. Very informative

[@katherinejacobsen3673]

Very helpful explanations. Thank you for this clear information that helps me understand my condition.

[@soooomagy]

Dr. Brian you are really awesome. Your explanation is very clear and helpful 👌 Thank you from my bottom of my heart ❤ Please continue with these wonderful videos

[@jaydenp4975]

Great video!!!! Thank you!

[@BobPritchard]

I've cervical and lower spine stenosis for 10 years. Terribly inconvenient and mountains of pain. None of the doctors I've met offer the straightforward assessment your channel provides. I'm grateful for your channel!

[@osangbautista565]

Very well explained..thank u Doc

[@RB-gt8bf]

Thank you doctor I was searching for a good patient information video by an MD who is a specialist in this area. Thank you for the fantastic informative video. I have just been diagnosed with a bone spur as the cause of my cervical discomfort.

[@gofgal]

You are good. You are very good. Invaluable explanation .. that I could understand.

[@alimuqaibel7619]

Excellent explanation and to the point. Thank you

[@manjulacox2776]

Thank you so much for the information it explains why Iam in so much pain.

[@andrewfleming4027]

This guy’s awesome. Thanks doc!

[@mellarx1277]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@miasantiago4583]

Hello Doc, your video is a blessing. I am a medical worker but the lessons in your video reassured the dormant knowledge I had of this topic. It's also encouraging that you are not surgery-happy and that you are also realistic w/ expectations with the prognosis. Thank you.

[@psrwhite]

Thank you for your description of how the pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain in the shoulder blade and arm. I know I have cervical stenosis but never mentally connected the pain in my shoulder and arm as coming from that pinched nerve in my neck. It makes total sense and I now understand why I am having so much pain in my shoulder, arm, and neck. Thank you for your excellent videos.

[@abumonsurdinar]

Thank you so much for your valuable information!

[@CaptainAndy99]

Brilliant again. Thank you.

[@trevorhall5872]

Tiffany Mccartney here. Omg thank you so much. I'm feeling better already. Definitely think it's helping me. I should be pain free soon. With complete range of motion.

[@dee_aegis007]

Hey I love the time and effort put into the videos In Middle School someone fell on my head when I was sitting down and I felt like pins and needles were coming down my arms. Over time the pain went away but even now when I bend my neck back I get numbness and a prickly feeling in my arms. I never understood what it was but your videos have given me a lot of clarity. Still don’t know if I’m truly recovered now at 22😅. However I definitely feel like I understand my situation better so thank you 🙏🏾

[@michaelyoung4283]

I have been having pinched nerve pain for two weeks. I have watched quite a few youtube related to this issue. And you are the best. I feel more relaxed after watching this episode and not being panic and trying to find a way to get rid of it immediately.

[@julietb5678]

Thank you for a great video. I have cervical stenosis and had radiculopathy last year. My physiatrist prescribed prednisone and physical therapy and that combination took care of the pain. After seeing a couple of your videos I have subscribed and look forward to watching the rest.

[@harsham5548]

Thank you Dr. This is amazing information

[@mariantyson]

Thank you. I bought the Saunders cervical traction device and am getting good results.

[@BoomerBlogging]

Thank you, Dr. Su. When you are a sufferer of neck issues your channel is a very welcome and comprehensive source of knowledge and clarity. My case is somewhat unique in that I have cervical stenosis (arthritis bridging & herniation) and Dystonia (cervical). The docs here are reluctant to operate in that muscle spasms from the Dyastonia "could" hinder the healing process and recovery outcome. Make a perfect trifecta by adding in TMD of the TMJ (focus of ground glass dysplasia in the neck of the left TMJ) and I am pretty much ready to throw in the towel. I am really not complaining (believe it or not) because I have had 60+ years of relatively good health and realize that in life you just have to play the ball where it lies!

[@RadicalHumanitarian]

Thank you so very much Dr Su! I am so grateful for your time in the excellent explanation & true desire to help those if us suffering cervical pain.

[@ashleyperry-platine1279]

Thank you so very much! Your concise and informative presentation is the best resource ive found in my 15 years of dealing with disc herniation and degenerative disc disease. I tend to get overwhelmed in the office and benefit from take home info. I will be seeing a spine specialist soon and hope he is well spoken as you.

[@imtherealjoeyd]

Thank you for this information! Very very great info

[@MommaB74]

Thank you so much I’m excited to see the neurologist tomorrow I’ve done all the things and acupuncture helped me deal with the pain for short periods

[@cathysilva5011]

Excellent video

[@jestinadawkins6517]

Thanks so much for such a brilliant explanation and providing a sense of calm and hopefulness. If I need surgery I will definitely be consulting with you. God richly bless you for all you provide.

[@iiipoyraz]

thank you for your wonderful explanations. you have explained everything I have experienced in detail .love from turkey..

[@andreievkalupniek5717]

Great information! Thank you🎉

[@nixland]

Thank you so much for the explanation

[@richardpullen953]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@kenyatajackson3917]

Hello Dr. 👋 thank you so much 😊 for explaining about the nerve spine you are heavenly sent please keep up the good work. Believe you are doing a world of good!. This channel is helping me understand my cervical stenosis, and my bulging disk in my lower back and my Siaticia in my left leg. I still feel lost sometimes but I am trying hard to endure this pain.

[@ken96158]

I used the Saunders device for about 3 years and it helped a lot. The pain has now returned, and I'm working with my doctor on other options, but the Saunders device was great as long as it lasted.

[@ALaughaday1]

Very good video. Thank you.

[@philgoogle1535]

Thank you Dr Su. This series of videos has really increased my understanding of my cervical radiculopathy. Your clear explanation of the causes, physiology and more importantly for me now, how to decide what to do next. This is because you have presented all of the relevant information not just what a doctor might tell you during a 15-30 minute consultation.

[@vijaybabaria3253]

Thank you so much for sharing these knowledge,.. looking forward to see saunders traction video

[@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy]

I will be posting an example of how to use the cervical traction device shortly. Stay tuned.

[@MarlenaDesireeMardigan]

Brilliant.

[@vasurao2802]

Simple Awesome..!! You explained in such a great way and in detailed. Fabulous work..! Love from India & all the best.😊

[@ypmm53]

Another great video!!

[@GR-yc9jp]

Dr. Su, Thank you for the optimistic outlook and straightforward explanation. I heard a crunch in my neck while lifting at work and now I've been in pain for 10 whole months while waiting for the VA to send me through their system... I'll finally see a neck specialist on Nov 15th. It's been pretty terrible and I'm hoping to regain my life someday soon! Prayers for anyone else out there struggling with this.

[@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy]

Sounds like cervical facet joint syndrome. Please see my video on that.

[@Jetlost27]

Hi... I'm actually going through that right now. I have pins and needles on my thumb and pointer on my right arm. I am unable to move my neck backwards at all. Could you tell me how your case turned out?

[@pattyclavijo2032]

I have cervical and lumbar stenosis and your videos have been so helpful to me. My physicians are good and I am in control of my pain now thanks to modifying my activities, faithfully doing my PT but also adhering to the advice you give about training the nerves to live in a smaller space and learning to live with pain. I used to be scared to move, but this advice has taught me to move mindfully and to keep moving! Thank you

[@ayo3555]

This guy is Top G!

[@doreenmorawski3484]

Thank you so much. I'm going through this right now. Pain is a 10 in left arm. On gabapentin and ibuprofen. This was so informative. I will be better prepared for my appt for my mri results. Priceless info. Thank you!

[@pilates-ozouxfitness471]

Thanks for all your information 😍

[@lenadolph7000]

Awesome video

[@rominhawk3949]

Wow. So much great information. You are a great person for sharing your knowledge. This is very helpful. Thank you very much. I subscribed right away.

[@mavisfrancis1425]

Very informative

[@bman2385]

Phenomenal video! Ty

[@deonmurray2993]

Thanks it's appreciated and informative 👍

[@thabitelias6602]

Well done...

[@cherylphillipson8446]

Thanks Dr. Su! I wish my doc had explained it to me with this level of detail! Now I’m not so worried.

[@pje7255]

Amazing truly amazing 🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pinkandshine]

Omg thank you for the information. Now I know which option to choose from.

[@febzgambito]

Very informative! Thank u!

[@ronbrown7219]

I look forward to the next episode.

[@klausengelmann9545]

Thanks Doctor!

[@yotammichaelyogev8138]

Just wanted to thank you - I've been having these pains for a month now, and the orthopedist I've been to is very surgery-keen, seeing as I'm young and the recovery should be easy. As disheartening and uncomfortable these symptoms may be, physically and mentally, knowing there are other medications* or even it might go away by itself gives me great hope to wait a little longer and push towards alternative treatments, and perhaps seek other specialists. Kudos for this important work! * at the current state I'm only using pregablin and a different kind of opioid, no steroid whatsoever, and very limited dosage of ibuprofen.

[@mfunkbarley]

Thank you for this video.

[@robnewland4555]

I have been dealing with this for 9 months now from a car accident. Its extremely painful. Most of my symptoms are felt in my neck, elbows, wrists and fingers. I take 5 600mg gabapentin a day and that doesn't stop the pain. Thank you for this video i learned a lot about how it works. To anyone else suffering with this, i am so sorry.

[@umaanand4864]

Thank you so much for a real good informative video for cervical stenosis. You are the best.I have issues with my neck and shoulder for the last 6-7 years but and now I see my arm,hand and finger( ring and pinky’s involvement ) After watching your videos I know exactly which Dr and therapy I should seek. Thanks You explained it in very simple and helpful way. Thanks. .

[@dgoode2846]

Thank you.👍

[@Bokicazver]

THANK YOU!

[@shivpatel4429]

Looking forward to your instructions on the saunders device

[@abdullaalhmoudi8729]

I looked at many videos… your is the best. I hope youtube automatically brings it up when anyone is searching for cervical radiculopathy. I would suggest translating your video to other languages like Arabic. Thanks

[@Thedudeabides803]

Thank you for these videos. Man this is more helpful than wasting time with my primary.😉