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Anyone have pressure in your neck back and front or lower back of head
Spine Health | Last Active: Sep 11, 2023 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I have the foraminal stenosis at C-5 and C-6 due to bone spurs as described by Jennifer. I also have a 2 mm cervical spine retrolithesis. And, I feel intermittent pressure in my neck and head.
I’ve had great improvement in my range of motion (esp. ear to shoulder) by working with a physical therapist who is skilled at manual therapy to the shoulders, neck and head. While a neurosurgeon is fine to determine surgical options, I’ve been pleased with referral to a physical medicine specialist or physiatrist who oversees my non invasive options.
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Thank you for your reply. I am not looking for any surgical answers. I honestly don't need anything else added to my plate. I just want to see what they think about the pressures I have been dealing with and if they think it's related to the stenosis. I have read up on it and some people can have stenosis and never have an issue and some have lots of issues. I read about stuff but what the Dr. has to say is more important to me. I think it's good to be informed about issues.
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@ryaskin I also had 2mm of retrolisthesis and that is why I chose a fusion over artificial disc when it was time for surgery, and because I worried about immune responses to metals in my body. My surgeon did a fusion with no hardware and I stayed in a neck brace for 3 months until fused. I did a lot of PT too and my therapist also did myofascial release which helps a lot. You may be able to put off surgery for a while with the help of physical therapy.