Hello,
Did they mention what level of the c spine the bulge is at? C 3-4-5-6 or 7?
3mm bulge -I don't know if that is considered small, medium, large?
touching the nerve or important structures at all anywhere or not?

What you describe for symptoms could possibly be something like Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) - was your accident a whiplash type or head /shoulder/neck involvement?
Here's our TOS sticky thread that has tons of info to explain more about it -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread84.html


Chiropractor question- Are you sure it was a TENS and not another electrical stimulator type? There are some nerve stims, IF stim etc - but if any of them are turned up too high they could cause burns I suppose.
Or you could be allergic to the material on the adhesive pads.

There are good and poor chiropractors, maybe you need to seek out an expert.

I've been going to mine since 2004 for my chronic RSI/TOS , he does upper cervical adjustments and other modalities like PTs would use for soft tissue/pain conditions.
Many people do get some relief if not full relief from chiropractic care.
I do believe there is still a bit of a stigma , that MDs will not even consider chiropractic care to their patients, even if they cannot help that person, they will not recommend or suggest chiro care.
My opinion is that is a mistake. I might have been able to avoid my chronic conditions IF any of my drs would have suggested looking in to chiro care.

The secret is you must seek out a skilled expert.
Same as for surgeons.