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Is there any home devise for neck fusions
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 1, 2025 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
I had a C567 fusion 10 years ago for severe neck pain. This helped a lot but then the C1-4 started to cause pain.
The surgeon said the arthritis in the C1-4 was too severe so he could not operate on it. I have been to an anaesthetist at a pain clinic where I have had cortisone injections which don’t last too long. I have had 3 ablations and 2 worked well. The doctor only did one nerve area on the third one. I have been on Gabapentin and Tylenol for 10 years. If I over do it causing more neck pain, I use a collar which I heat in the microwave.
I use a Flyhug neck collar when riding in the car. I use Salonpas patches once a day. For muscle pain I use a hand held Massage Gun. Hope this helps
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Hi Joanne,
Sorry for what you're going through.
I thought fusion was a solution to C-vertebrae with arthritis. I've never heard of arthritis being so severe as to rule out surgery.
Did the Dr give you a better explanation?
All the best to you Joanne.
Joe
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Thank you very much for sharing your cervical issues. It's very helpful.
I tried most of what you did, except the ablations. I know ablations are a controversial procedure. I do wonder if the ablations are effective to relieve pain and how long each last.
I'll look for the Salonpas patches and a Massage Gun.
I appreciate your very helpful post.