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QUESTION: I have been suffering with neck n shoulder problems. My left side from back to chest going down my arm gets rock hard and very sore.  I get major headaches and left hand cannot hold anything for long.  Pain is excrutiating.  Orthopaedic doc did MRI's C Spine n said I have to go for surgery.  Is there any other cure?  I have had eight various operations before for female problems etc and I dont want to have a ninth Operation.  Please advise

ANSWER: hello hazel,
     I don't know how serious your slipped disc is. Is it a herniation or a disc bulge?
Either way , if you haven't tried chiropractic for 4-8 weeks, then why on earth would a doctor recommend surgery without trying more conservative approaches? you have a few options and your question doesn't give me any history of how you've treated this so far. I will assume you have not tried anything else. If chiropractic isn't helping you then you can try more invasive procedures.
i will tell you that i see people all day long with both disc herniations and disc bulges and we get excellent results. I feel your doctor is looking after himself and not giving you good advice if he never mentioned ALL your options.
another option is a chiropractor equipped with cold laser which is extremely effective. take a look at my site and you can see some testimonials of people using laser.

David Kulla, DC
www.SynergyWellnessNy.com
chiropractor

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QUESTION: Hi Doc thanks for responding.  I was in hospital n was put on tractions 3kg, for 2 days n the nurses didnt have a clue how to strap the traction equipment.  I was left with more intense pain.  I have had hot stone massages and went to a chiropractor who just put me on the machine for 1/2 3 times this was before i knew i had a severe slipped disk according to the MRI

ANSWER: the traction can worsen the problem if not done properly. you need to go to a good chiropractor that will adjust you and also do soft tissue work. what city are you in?


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QUESTION: Hi Doc, I am in South Africa, Gauteng Province.  The Doctor mentioned that the disk between C5 and C6 has completely degenerated and they have to put a metal disk.  Apparently it is a severe herniated disk according to the more thorough C Spine MRI that they did.  I told my doc that I am not ready for surgery.  Someone told me about Silicone injections that are injected by a neurosurgeon into the space and that fills up like a new make up disk!!

Look forward to hearing further advises from you.  thanks Hazel

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I would try gentle chiropractic mixed with cold laser therapy. Make sure the laser is done daily for the first week and then 3 times a week for a week or two after that. If that fails then surgery may be you only option. You can also try cortisone shots in the spine. Good luck!