Hi Jenna,

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Is it possible some of the myofascial therapy stirred this up? You shouldn't expect any adjustments with this treatment, because it is largely related to muscle and is intended to release tightness, as well as improve lymphatic and blood circulation to promote healing.

Also, if your disc is bulged, you can still experience referred symptoms to your arm/ hands because of pressure on the spinal accessory nerve coming off at the level of the bulge vs. spinal cord encroachment. I have 3 herniated cervical discs that do not press on my spinal cord, but I get bad pain/ tingling in both arms/ hands, especially if there is a drop in the barometric pressure, like when it rains. Lately it's happened to me much more because of the rain.

Maybe ask your therapist if they know why this might be occurring, or if symptoms worsen, I'd call the Neurologist and schedule a sooner appointment. Hockey is right about how this affects your grip strength as well. Could also indicate nerve impingement.

I use ice packs and Ibuprofen to help with the pain and inflammation, too.
Hope you get better soon. Take care, M-i-m