How do you treat a bulging disc C6 C7?

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How do you treat a bulging disc C6 C7?

Surgical Treatment for C6-C7 Common surgeries performed in the C6-C7 motion segment include: Surgery to remove all or part of a disc. Removal of a herniated or degenerated disc may help relieve pressure on compressed nerve roots, reducing radicular pain.

What do C6 and C7 control?

C6 helps control the wrist extensors (muscles that control wrist extension) and also provides some innervation to the biceps. The C6 dermatome covers the thumb side of the hand and forearm. C7 helps control the triceps (the large muscle on the back of the arm that straightens the elbow) and wrist extensor muscles.

Where is C6 7 on the spine?

cervical spine
The C6 C7 spinal motion segment is located in the lower part of the cervical spine and consists of the C6 and C7 vertebrae, and the anatomical structures connecting them. This segment helps provide neck flexibility, supports the cervical spine and head, and protects the spinal cord and nerve pathways.

What are the symptoms of a C5-6 disc protrusion?

Cervical disc protrusion symptoms may be any or all of the following: Neck pain Loss of range of motion of neck Pain that radiates down into the hands and fingers Tingling, weakness, and numbness also felt in the hands and fingers or at any point up the arm Generally, these symptoms will only be on one side of the body

What causes disc protrusion?

Pain caused by movement

  • Tenderness
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Weakness down the leg
  • Changes in bowel or bladder function
  • Changes in reflexes

    • What are my options for disc protrusion treatment?

    Physical therapy,exercise and gentle stretching to help relieve pressure on the nerve root

  • Ice and heat therapy for pain relief
  • Manipulation (such as chiropractic manipulation)
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen,naproxen or COX-2 inhibitors for pain relief
  • Narcotic pain medications for pain relief

    • What is the treatment of narrowing of C6 and C7?

    Medications. Pain relievers.

  • Physical therapy. It’s common for people who have spinal stenosis to become less active,in an effort to reduce pain.
  • Steroid injections. Your nerve roots may become irritated and swollen at the spots where they are being pinched.
  • Decompression procedure.
  • Surgery.
  • Potential future treatments.
  • Alternative medicine.