Yes it is spinal cord compression. She cannot even do an epidural as there is no space to put the needle. The pain would ebb and flow. I treated with all types of treatment. Physical therapy, traction, aqua therapy, biofeedback. Hypnosis. Was advised against chiropractic. But it never affected my ability to function. Many years ago a neurosurgeon told me not to have surgery because all levels were involved and would never be pain free. He did say if I noticed any change in my gait I would have to be seen. I’m now having a problem walking due to leg pain and weakness. It’s not sciatica it’s coming from cord compression in my cervical spine. I’m terrified of spine surgery. I worked for orthopedic surgeons for 20 years so I know what bad outcomes look like. I will have a second opinion on June 7 with another neurosurgeon. I would never go to an orthopedic surgeon for spine surgery