I think I have a disc bulge with a significant protrusion at C6-C7, more so on the left side, thanks to either the muscle or ligament structure having a failure, which is causing all my nerve symptoms, and left upper back spasm. Wry neck and TOS on the right is a result, with left Upper Trap in constant spasm.

My problem is the only solution is ACDF (anterior cervical fusion) or disc replacement. Former more likely to be recommended.

In both, the longus colli muscle (aka deep neck flexors which are essential to maintain neck lordosis) are dissected and taken "off" the spinal segments to reach them. Great stuff.

So this would mean overactive scalenes and SCM which would mean trading nerve root irritation fo TOS and cervicogenic headaches. Isn't medicine wonderful??