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Chronic Neck Pain. X Ray Shows Loss Of Curvature In Spine, Bulging Disc. Recommendations?
I have had chronic neck pain. A few years ago I went to see a chiropractor and he x-ray my c-spine. He said that I have loss of curvature to my c-spine. Over the years my pain has gotten worst. I have been to physical therapy and have seen a physiatrist, and had frequent massages. I am 40 years old and in chronic pain everyday. I also have a bulging disc in my L4,L5,and S1. Please help. What would you recommend. Thank you, Joyce M.
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Loss of curvature of cervical spine and bulging disc at L4-L5 suggests spondylitis.
Spondylitis is a chronic condition.
Maintaining good posture and rest are the key factors which will relieve pain.
A cervical collar may be required to maintain good posture.
After removing the collar, maintaining good posture is also a must.
Exercises of the cervical spine will be helpful in long term.
You will need to consult a physiotherapist for the exercises.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Loss of curvature of cervical spine and bulging disc at L4-L5 suggests spondylitis.
Spondylitis is a chronic condition.
Maintaining good posture and rest are the key factors which will relieve pain.
A cervical collar may be required to maintain good posture.
After removing the collar, maintaining good posture is also a must.
Exercises of the cervical spine will be helpful in long term.
You will need to consult a physiotherapist for the exercises.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Hi, thanks for the question
if you have arms pain or numbness then you need MRI scan of the cervical spine.
if the pain mainly in the legs then see spinal surgeon for assessment regarding the need for surgery.
if you do not want to consider spinal surgery then pain management specialist will help.
best wishes
if you have arms pain or numbness then you need MRI scan of the cervical spine.
if the pain mainly in the legs then see spinal surgeon for assessment regarding the need for surgery.
if you do not want to consider spinal surgery then pain management specialist will help.
best wishes
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