Hey everyone, I have a fast question for anyone out there with a similar problem. I have a herniated disc in my neck. It bothers me in my upper back, shoulders and slightly down each upper arm. My question is, do these things get better? Do they get worse? Is there anything I can do for it? It's not serious enough to do surgery on (and I probably wouldn't even if it were), but I would like to be able to have it stop bothering me. I'm too busy for this crap! Thanks!

Klayr-
Sorry I have no experience with upper back, but I do know that most herniations will heal themselves. You don't say how long you've had the pain, and I'm not sure there's any set time anyway.

Someone will probably be around shortly that can help.

Good Luck

O'Girl

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20 years intermittent back pain - no treatment sought
Nov 2001 - herniated disk - Right leg radiculopathy
Jan 2002 - Chiropractic care
Mar 2002 - MRI, X-Rays, Oral steroids
Apr 2002 - L4/L5 Microdiskectomy
Sept 2002 - PT, Oral steroids
Oct 2002 - MRI, Xrays - Failed Back Syndrome
Apr 2003 - TFESI, EMG, MRI
Diagnosis - DDD - foraminal narrowing, disk bulges, osteophytes, ligamentum flavum hypertrophy, active marrow edema, levoscoliosis, retrolisthesis, scar tissue encompassing L5 nerve root, disk height diminished, abnormal EMG results for left leg
Sept 2003 - Discogram with Xrays, CT Scan.
Oct 2003 - 2 level 360 degree fusion to be scheduled