Consider Cervical Disk Surgery

Do you suffer from nagging neck and arm pain or weakness caused by a disk problem in your upper (cervical) spine? Is a simple turn of your head painful or even impossible? If nonsurgical care hasn't helped you, your surgeon may suggest cervical disk surgery.

When Pain Takes Over Your Life

Any pain can be annoying. But ongoing pain or weakness in your neck or arm can restrict the use of your arm and hand. This can impair your ability to work. Even worse, you may have found that none of the treatments you've tried?rest, medication, physical therapy, injections?have relieved your symptoms. You may feel as though pain has taken over your life.

Cervical Disk Surgery May Help

Most cervical disk problems improve with nonsurgical care. But many people find relief from pain and weakness only after cervical disk surgery. During this surgery, your surgeon may be able to treat the problem causing your symptoms. Surgery has its limitations?it can't remove all the effects of overuse or aging, and it does have risks. Yet, it may let you take control of your life again.

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