Originally Posted by Euclid

I had this done on Friday and got the report on my own. Doctor hasn't looked at it yet.

I've been having some tingling and twitching in left hand off and on... forearm on left also is tight, as is the shoulder, and neck as a whole aches, my headaches are mostly left sided. I also feel like there's a tight band around forehead at times.

Anyway, here's the conclusion:

CONCLUSION:

Diffuse cervical degenerative changes with a reversed lordosis in the neutral position and the following specific findings:

1. C6-7 2 mm AP left posterolateral disc herniation and endplate/unconvertebral spur causing moderate to severe left proximal foraminal stenosis with left C7 impingement.

2. C5-C6 moderate disc degeneration and mild right ventral cord flattening without central canal stenosis.

3. C2-3 mild to moderate left chronic foraminal stenosis, and moderate left facet degeneration. 1-2 mm spondylolisthesis in the neutral position, reduced in extension.

4. No acute fracture or destructive osseous lesion.

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What does that generally mean and will physical therapy only help this? I am terrified of surgery. My body doesn't do well with any sort of anesthetic. I guess what I'm wondering is what does this basically say is going on with me and is it something I need surgery for sure or can we try conservative treatment first?

Thanks!