Hi CFB,

I have 3 spinal cord compressions in my neck and a C6 nerve root compression causing excruciating upper right arm pain and numbness in forearm, thumb and first 2 fingers. I am 54 and not a candidate for surgery due to my heart - even Physios will not touch my neck for fear of causing more damage.

Therefore, I am afraid I cannot offer insight into the question you ask in your Bio - surgery at advanced age - but I can sympathise with what you are going through.

Wishing you a - hopefully non-surgical - resolution.

Dave.