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Originally Posted by Dubious
If your thumb numbness is your primary complaint, then the C5-C6 level with the disc bulging is the most likely culprit. Certain clinical tests (Compression, Distraction, Bakody's) may help correlate your MRI findings and if there seems to be a correlation, then I would shot-gun it. I would aggressively hit the anti-inflammatories (not excluding steroidals like Medrol dose pak), cervical traction 3x per week at PT or chiro and then home traction unit 3x per day progressively increasing resistance and time. If you are seeing a chiro, then adjust above and below the level of involvement, not thru it. This is only a thought based off of what you have shared, not a recommendation/prescription as you need to work thru a licensed provider!
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Thank you for the long response! I have Sanders pneumatic traction that I have not used religiously as of late. The chiro I have been leery of until my pain doc appt. I like your advice and appreciate your thoughts
