I have been having pains in arms, shoulders and neck got the mri done of cervical spine below is the impression ? disc desiccations at all levels. ? diffuse posterior disc bulges at c3-4, c4-5 and c6-7 levels with no significant nerve root compressions are seen. ? diffuse disc bulge at c5-6 level with mild compression of left traversing c6 nerve root. Can you pls advise if this is the major problem or any surgery required thank you.

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor25yrs exp

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A person can ease the symptoms of cervical pain/spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises. 1. Neck stretch keep your body straight. Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat. Softly tense the neck muscles. Hold this for 5 seconds. Return your head to its center position. Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds. Carry out 5 repetitions. 2. Neck tilt tilt your head forward so that the chin touches the chest. Softly tense the neck muscles. Hold this for 5 seconds. Return the head to a neutral position. Carry out 5 repetitions. 3. Neck tilt (side-to-side) lean your head down towards either shoulder, leading with the ear. Softly tense the neck muscles. Hold this for 5 seconds. Return your head to the center and repeat on the other shoulder. Carry out 5 repetitions. 4. Neck turn turn your head to one side as far as it remains comfortable, being sure to keep your chin at a level height. Tense your neck muscles for 5 seconds. Return the head to a central position. Repeat on the opposite side. Repeat this exercise 5 times on each side.  

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