As a result of a motor vehicle accident, c5/6 extruded; I now have foraminal stenosis at that level as well as 6/7, some central stenosis and other assorted stuff at those levels. My neck muscles are constantly in spasm; my range of motion in all directions, but especially looking up, is limited; I get all sorts of cracking and popping sounds. Pain radiates to upper back and down arms.
And my dominant arm is now weaker than the other.
You did not mention any tingling, numbness, electrical sensations, sensory loss and/or clumsiness in hands and arms--which are also usually part of the cervical picture.
From massages that have been successful in getting the trapezius muscles to relax, if only temporarily, I know that the muscle spasms are truly "guarding" the nerves: when the muscles relax, the electrical zingers and tingling are much worse.
I hope this provides some help to you.
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