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Can A Narrow Gap In C5 And C6 Cause Numbness In The Hand?

my age 44 everyday i use motor bike for 40 km since 1 month i have been suffering num ness in my hand while sleeping today i foud though xray that in c5&6 having narrow gap so please consult about what kind of precution to be YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Yes most certainly. A narrowing of the gap presses on the nerve roots which arise from the spine.
C5 and C6 are involved in the formation of what is called the brachial plexus which is essentially the neural centre of our entire hand.
Hence compression of those nerve roots can lead to numbness and even tingling sensations in the hand
I recommend you show it to an orthopedician as soon as possible. In the meantime:
1) Medication:
Flexon mr 500mg twice a day
Ibuprofen 800mg twice a day if flexon is not effective.
pantoprazole 40mg once day if you are taking both the above mentioned pills

2) At home:
A cervical collar
Cervical pillar
Physiotherapy
Stop riding the bike
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Can A Narrow Gap In C5 And C6 Cause Numbness In The Hand?

Yes most certainly. A narrowing of the gap presses on the nerve roots which arise from the spine. C5 and C6 are involved in the formation of what is called the brachial plexus which is essentially the neural centre of our entire hand. Hence compression of those nerve roots can lead to numbness and even tingling sensations in the hand I recommend you show it to an orthopedician as soon as possible. In the meantime: 1) Medication: Flexon mr 500mg twice a day Ibuprofen 800mg twice a day if flexon is not effective. pantoprazole 40mg once day if you are taking both the above mentioned pills 2) At home: A cervical collar Cervical pillar Physiotherapy Stop riding the bike