I have done mri of cervical spine, report says, straightening of cervical spine is seen with mild canal narrowing at c4-c5 & c5- c6, i.v.disc level. Features of early degeneration with posteriorly protruded c5-c6. Have constant pain in right arm and right neck, just below the ear towards the shoulder. Not able to understand what has happened. please suggest a way forward.

Dr. Bhavesh JaniPhysiotherapist9yrs exp

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Hope my suggestions will help you as you mentioned your problem is pain in cervical region with pain radiating to your right upper limb also you have loss of cervical curve (straight spine) and mri indicating you have cervical disc problem. Well at your age it is completely reversible and cured easily with physical therapy and proper posture correction. I suggest you following 1. Rest and posture correction: take rest if possible for a week and also avoid sitting slouch for long time and sit on chair with back rest, straight upright 2. Apply hot pack thrice day for 15 min 3. Apply local ointment like volini 4. Avoid using too many pillows during sleep 5. Most important is do head retraction exercise (google it) in lying in bed as well as sitting on chair every two hourly in day for week if no improvement in one week than suggest you to consult local physiotherapist for further help. If you show improvement than continue for another two weeks thank you.  

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