I am suffering with cervical spondylosis since last 2 years. Initially it was resolved with simple exercise and now symptoms increased and pain starts from neck, shoulders, and up to left hand elbow. Doctors (orthopedic surgeon) suggested mri and as per this report there is diffuse posterior disc herniation and biforaminal disc protrusion at c5-c6 inter vertebral disc. The traction exercise was followed for almost one month and as suggested by doctors, a course of steroids injections were also taken but there is no relief in pain till now. Doctors now suggested to go for asdf surgery. Just I want to know whether this is the final step of remedy or there is another remedy for relieving the pain. Pain is severe and unbearable, please suggest.