[Jim M2]

Hi Laura,

Sorry to hear about your cervical spine. Is your pain mostly central? Do you have radiating pain to your arms and hands? I don't know the anwer to your question buy it wouldn't hurt to see a neurologist or neurosurgeon if you can find one who is excellent. That's the challenge, finding a really good doctor.

There's not usually any way to rush into a surgery unless nerve damage is imminent. They usually require conservative treatments such as physical therapy and up to six months to let the body try to deal with it naturally.

Jim