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What Causes Numbness And Pain In The Arms While Having Posterolateral Disc Bulge?

I have a disc protrusion at c/4/5 indenting the thecal sac causing spinal canal narrowing and I have numbness in my arms and pain as well as my legs are now becoming numb and weak and it is hard to go up steps as I am becoming weak. Surgery possibly in October. Worried that I can t Waite that long
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, if it is the disk degenerative disease of cervical spine then it may need surgery till then it can be managed conservatively, and cervical collar is the best way, physiotherapy can be thought hope this information helps.
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What Causes Numbness And Pain In The Arms While Having Posterolateral Disc Bulge?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if it is the disk degenerative disease of cervical spine then it may need surgery till then it can be managed conservatively, and cervical collar is the best way, physiotherapy can be thought hope this information helps.