Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Based upon your symptoms in the description, I am of the opinion that you are have cervical disc disease with radiculopathy. This means that a cervical disc is causing compression over the nerve root at that level causing symptoms of pain & weakness in the muscles of the arm. The initial management for this condition is conservative by following means - Rest: A soft cervical collar is advisable. It should not be used for more than a week or two as it may worsen the condition with prolonged usage. Medicines: Analgesic are needed in the acute phase. Muscle relaxants are essential for relieving muscle spasms once the acute pain subsides. Neurotropic vitamins like METHYLCOBALAMINE (activated Vit B12) or PREGABALIN will help in alleviating the neuropathic pain. Cervical traction: may enlarge the disc space, permitting the prolapse to subside. Intermittent cervical traction for not more than 30 minutes at a time. Weight upto 8kg can be added. Physiotherapy: Once the acute phase of pain has subsided, Isometric strengthening exercises of the paravertebral muscles are started. Moist heat can be useful Epidural steroids: are useful for patients with severe radicular pains in the limbs If your symptoms are not resolving with the above measures, then you may need a surgical decompression. Consult an orthopedic surgeon and follow his advice. Hope this information is helpful . Good day