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Does Physiotherapy Help Cure Cervical Spine Compression?

Hi,my two hands thumb tregger,my mri shows mild cervical spine compression at level c5,6and 7 my lower back severe pain with mild spinal compression I have nechache and I took NSAI and rest then I started physiotherapy for neck and lower back do u thing I will improve or I will need surgery
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

Question : Does physiotherapy help cure cervical spine compression?
Answer : No, Once there is compression of Nerves or Roots or Spinal Cord, Surgery is the Only way forward. Physiotherapy will be helpful as long there is no compression

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Does Physiotherapy Help Cure Cervical Spine Compression?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Does physiotherapy help cure cervical spine compression? Answer : No, Once there is compression of Nerves or Roots or Spinal Cord, Surgery is the Only way forward. Physiotherapy will be helpful as long there is no compression Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.