Hi, Thanks for writing in. There are many new treatment options available for cervical spine and disc disease. Epidural is still offered but there are also methods like laser assisted disc surgery and micro invasive surgery both of which are permanent so.utions. There is also radio frequency ablation and nerve block treatment which are temporary methods and might have to be repeated at yearly intervals. As you might be aware of the existence of nerve roots exiting between two bones of the spine where the disc is located and any displacement of the disc causes pain in the area supplied by nerve roots. The outcome of surgery involving spine may not give complete relief. however it is to be discussed with your doctor depending on your imaging scan. in about 60 percent patients surgery provides permanent relief from symptoms.