CERVICAL STENOSIS RADICULOPATHY: PART 2 - NON OPERATIVE TREATMENTS
This video will outline the non surgical options patients might face when dealing with a pinched nerve in the neck (Cervical Radiculopathy)
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Dr. Brian W. Su, MD
Spine Surgeon
Chief Development and Strategy Officer | California Orthopedics and Spine
Medical Director of Spine Surgery | Marin General Hospital
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OhhhhMyyyyyGosh!!! You are truly amazing! I’ve been to a spine specialist/pain management and neurologist and they did not give me information you gave. I don’t know if they are just too busy or think the patients would not understand, but you are a wonderful doctor!!
@Wilett614
2 жыл бұрын
YES Agreed ! This Doctor SU Is ONE in a Million !! He is AMAZING !!
@jackierogers7139
2 жыл бұрын
Ditto what is said here, for sure! Thank You for helping all of us 🤗
@flyboyutahfoy8896
2 жыл бұрын
Yes he is great. My Doctors run a assembly line with overdone appointment notifications, and short minimal office visits and weeks delay in getting new appointments. Here we are shown the entire menu of non surgical options that give us a vision of their future steps before surgery.
@faridehlilimontakhab5699
Жыл бұрын
I agree a 1000% , Dr Su , is a magnificent and very caring physician with so much knowledge to share , just listening to two of his lectures I have learned exactly what is happening to my neck and spinal cord that in 10 months with all the test, X RAYs and MRIs and Biopsies, done , I was in total darkness about where I stand ! I am so grateful to him for sharing his knowledge with us ! God bless him !🙏🦋🕊☀️💯❤️🌷
@ShadeShifted
Жыл бұрын
Hello I know this video is years old but I have a question about some thing that wasn’t mentioned. I herniated between C6 and C7. My doctor said it was a bad herniation completely blocking off the white fluid space you were talking about. I had god-awful pain that was the worst I’ve ever felt in my life for about three weeks then I went through for two rounds of steroids and two epidural injections. I no longer have pain but I do have numbness in my pointer finger and about 15 to 20% weakness in my left arm maybe a little bit less. I’m slowly getting better it’s been five weeks my herniation looks similar to the one you showed For the Olympic athlete. My question is if I don’t have Pj anymore just the weakness and numbness what is the likelihood I may need surgery. It’s been three years since you released this video I’m not sure if you even around this Channel anymore But this has been the best Contant I have seen since I hurt myself and I’ve looked everywhere thank you!
This was very helpful and informative. Thank you. I have lived with cervical radiculopathy for years and it is life-altering and effin' torture. If it is severe and chronic enough it just gnaws away at you. You are constantly sore and tender, can't sleep, and ache to your core. Unless you've experienced it, it is very difficult to understand or describe to someone.
@Kauailove
11 ай бұрын
Hi Thomas this was an accurate way to describe cervical pain.. I too know about this unfortunately. Completely understand you. Im sorry your dealing with it. Will you ever do surgery and may i ask how old are you?
My friend had this. He couldn’t sleep pain down the arm. Chiropractor didn’t help. Physical therapy did. It took about 1 year but he got better. He waited so long for physical therapy because he didn’t have insurance. Conclusion is he did get better but it took a while.
I'm so glad I found this site! This doctor knows his stuff. I had a pinched nerve in my neck and it was far and away the worst pain I've ever experienced in my life. I'm 54. It was text book symptoms, all the way down my arm, complete with numb fingers and weakness. I did purchase the Saunders traction device and it works great. I kept hanging on to what he said. "I promise after 90 days you will feel better". He was right. About 6 weeks, it finally let up and got better daily. Now I just have a tiny bit of numbess but no pain. Thank Goodness!
@arfannaveed6631
Жыл бұрын
Wher i could find this deviceplz?
@TheDazboo
Жыл бұрын
Hpw are you feeling now? I have the Sanders device also
@tremainewoodall9947
Жыл бұрын
So, do you believe the Saunders traction device helped you? How often do you use it?
@TheDazboo
Жыл бұрын
@@tremainewoodall9947 It helps when hurting but my discs aren't getting any better-going in for a Epidural in 2/3 weeks so hoping that helps relieve
Dr. Su, Thank you for the optimistic outlook and straightforward explanation. I heard a crunch in my neck while lifting at work and now I've been in pain for 10 whole months while waiting for the VA to send me through their system... I'll finally see a neck specialist on Nov 15th. It's been pretty terrible and I'm hoping to regain my life someday soon! Prayers for anyone else out there struggling with this.
@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like cervical facet joint syndrome. Please see my video on that.
@Jetlost27
7 ай бұрын
Hi... I'm actually going through that right now. I have pins and needles on my thumb and pointer on my right arm. I am unable to move my neck backwards at all. Could you tell me how your case turned out?
Im just here to say, as a young person that has gotten this many times due to inactivity and bad posture. Physical therapy/stretches you do at home, works wonders. My lazy ass just stops doing them. Im also here to mention how bad they can hurt, sometimes over the counter meds are like nothing for that pain....what i found helps me is like various rubs, like tiger balms etc
Those vids are awesome. So informative and man, this guy is a hero.
Thanks for the lecture! Amazing content! Cheers
I'm a physician myself. This is very well explained. Thank you.
I have been dealing with this for 9 months now from a car accident. Its extremely painful. Most of my symptoms are felt in my neck, elbows, wrists and fingers. I take 5 600mg gabapentin a day and that doesn't stop the pain. Thank you for this video i learned a lot about how it works. To anyone else suffering with this, i am so sorry.
I've watched over 50 videos to help my husband with his pinched nerve symptoms and most give you a quick explanation as to what's going on and then repetitive exercises that are really hard to get my stubborn husband to do. But you took it to the next level and beyond. Blown away at this very informative content in your video series. Thank you!
@smith2186
Жыл бұрын
Hi Crypto may i please know how he is feeling now?
@BrianPex
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think he is stubborn. Most of these exercises I’ve seen online are pure hell and painful. I don’t get it. I need help and I’m so worried.
@HumanBeingPresent
Жыл бұрын
@@smith2186 his pinched nerve problem seemed to go away with time. It's still sometimes bothersome for him, but nothing like it was.
@cherylduffey9463
Жыл бұрын
Please tell me again the number you told me to call in order to set up a video chat with Dr. Su. I saw a Neurosurgeon yesterday. That was my last referral for an opinion on wether to have a spinal fusion or not. I really need to chat with Dr. Shu, before I call to set up the surgery. Please hurry. It’s very important. Thank you much.
@pratikpetkar5936
11 ай бұрын
@@HumanBeingPresenthow long did it take for his symptoms to reduce?
Thank you Dr. This is amazing information
Thank you so much for your valuable information!
Really good video's, you explain everything so clearly!
Very well explained..thank u Doc
Thank you Doc! Your vids are awesome!
Great info and so well described. Thank you
Thanks Dr Su, another great video, filled with useful information
Best explanation I’ve seen on KZread yet regarding these issues.. thank you
Perfect! Thank you.
thanks a lot for all the useful info that you are giving us DR. Su. Very informative!
Thanks Dr. Brian for your informative points on the spine.
Excellent video. Very informative
your videos are VERY HELPFUL! thank you 🤍
This guy’s awesome. Thanks doc!
Thank you for this video.
Excellent. Thanks.
Hey I love the time and effort put into the videos In Middle School someone fell on my head when I was sitting down and I felt like pins and needles were coming down my arms. Over time the pain went away but even now when I bend my neck back I get numbness and a prickly feeling in my arms. I never understood what it was but your videos have given me a lot of clarity. Still don’t know if I’m truly recovered now at 22😅. However I definitely feel like I understand my situation better so thank you 🙏🏾
Great video!!!! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Excellent!!!!!!!!
Very good video. Thank you.
Thank you so very much! Your concise and informative presentation is the best resource ive found in my 15 years of dealing with disc herniation and degenerative disc disease. I tend to get overwhelmed in the office and benefit from take home info. I will be seeing a spine specialist soon and hope he is well spoken as you.
Simple Awesome..!! You explained in such a great way and in detailed. Fabulous work..! Love from India & all the best.😊
Thank you for this information! Very very great info
Thank you very much! God bless you !
Excellent presentation/information, well done👍
Thank you so much for a well and thorough explanation. You are AMAZING 🤩
I’ve had worsening neck and shoulder pain for 5 and a half years now. I tried physical therapy and it didn’t help and gave up for a while. Four years ago, I tried again at a pain management clinic and was completely dismissed and demeaned. I gave up. I decided to bring it up with my current doctor two months ago and, in that short time, got an X-ray, MRI, cervical radiculopathy diagnosis neurology consult, and now have a cervical epidural scheduled for two weeks from now. I wish attentive doctors like you were more common. I could have been saved from years of chronic pain that persisted every second of every day if someone had just listened to me.
@RyanZirnheld11
Ай бұрын
How did it go?
Thank you for your description of how the pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain in the shoulder blade and arm. I know I have cervical stenosis but never mentally connected the pain in my shoulder and arm as coming from that pinched nerve in my neck. It makes total sense and I now understand why I am having so much pain in my shoulder, arm, and neck. Thank you for your excellent videos.
Thank you doctor I was searching for a good patient information video by an MD who is a specialist in this area. Thank you for the fantastic informative video. I have just been diagnosed with a bone spur as the cause of my cervical discomfort.
Thank you so much for the explanation
EXCELLENT explanation thank you!
Very informative! Thank u!
Excellent explanation and to the point. Thank you
Brilliant again. Thank you.
Excellent annunciation. Every word spoken, clear as a bell. Makes such a difference.
You explain everything very clearly!
Phenomenal video! Ty
Very helpful explanations. Thank you for this clear information that helps me understand my condition.
Dr. Brian you are really awesome. Your explanation is very clear and helpful 👌 Thank you from my bottom of my heart ❤ Please continue with these wonderful videos
Wow. Thank you for taking your time to make this video. Perfect!
Thanks it's appreciated and informative 👍
Thanks for all your information 😍
Great information! Thank you🎉
Excellent video
Excellent video!
This has been the best information & advice. Thank you so much.
Truly an Awesome Human!!!
Hello Doc, your video is a blessing. I am a medical worker but the lessons in your video reassured the dormant knowledge I had of this topic. It's also encouraging that you are not surgery-happy and that you are also realistic w/ expectations with the prognosis. Thank you.
Thank you for these videos. You have allowed me to understand my condition and disease.
Brilliant.
You are good. You are very good. Invaluable explanation .. that I could understand.
Thanks
Another great video!!
Absolutely the very best information & advice!
Looking forward to your instructions on the saunders device
Awesome video
Amazing truly amazing 🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Doctor!
Most well explained Dr and video on you tube today Ty sir sure wish you was local id be booking a appointment
Thank you.👍
Very informative
Well done...
The last 10 seconds gives hope. Thanks Doc.
Hello Dr. 👋 thank you so much 😊 for explaining about the nerve spine you are heavenly sent please keep up the good work. Believe you are doing a world of good!. This channel is helping me understand my cervical stenosis, and my bulging disk in my lower back and my Siaticia in my left leg. I still feel lost sometimes but I am trying hard to endure this pain.
Thank you so much for the information it explains why Iam in so much pain.
THANK YOU!
Thank you so very much Dr Su! I am so grateful for your time in the excellent explanation & true desire to help those if us suffering cervical pain.
Thank you so much for this information. I’ve been diagnosed with this and the pain and numbness was keeping me up at night but it’s getting better and I want to avoid surgery.
Thank you, Dr. Su. When you are a sufferer of neck issues your channel is a very welcome and comprehensive source of knowledge and clarity. My case is somewhat unique in that I have cervical stenosis (arthritis bridging & herniation) and Dystonia (cervical). The docs here are reluctant to operate in that muscle spasms from the Dyastonia "could" hinder the healing process and recovery outcome. Make a perfect trifecta by adding in TMD of the TMJ (focus of ground glass dysplasia in the neck of the left TMJ) and I am pretty much ready to throw in the towel. I am really not complaining (believe it or not) because I have had 60+ years of relatively good health and realize that in life you just have to play the ball where it lies!
I have cervical and lumbar stenosis and your videos have been so helpful to me. My physicians are good and I am in control of my pain now thanks to modifying my activities, faithfully doing my PT but also adhering to the advice you give about training the nerves to live in a smaller space and learning to live with pain. I used to be scared to move, but this advice has taught me to move mindfully and to keep moving! Thank you
Omg thank you for the information. Now I know which option to choose from.
Thank you for a clear explanation and for not selling surgery!
Doc great info, wish there was a LOVE emoji button, you're spot on about acetaminophen too. I took it & ibuprofen until my hair started falling out in clumps ,ears started ringing & they now make a warbling sound like a synthesizer & gets worse if I take either. I'm now at least 60% deaf with SEVERE ringing tinnitus & I know with all my being it was the otcs. It's so hard to get other pain medications that derive from plants & are safer, makes no sense. I've been dealing with a cervical herniation for over 25 yrs & literally begged my doctors for prescriptions to get a saunders cervical tracion unit & they continually try to send me to a surgeon, spinal surgeons terrify me. I know the saunders unit can be purchased through medicare but I can't get anyone to help me get one. Not sure what state you're in but would sure set up an appointment if you were close enough. I know for a fact traction helps me as I've been to several chiropractors but because of so many doc visit BILLS I've also been through two bankruptcies , living in constant pain. Ice packs have become my best friends 😥 my epidural by anesthesiologist went horrible paralyzed my right arm and that was over twenty years ago I'm terrified to have surgery. I wrote this before watching in entirety then seen your recommendation of Saunders unit. I've been to over 1000 doc visits & you sir have explained more in this video than any doc did to me in over 25 years. I had to find this info on my own by trial & error. Absolutely love your outlook & expectations. Do you do office visits by pc?
@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy
2 жыл бұрын
We do virtual visits at our office.
Thank you for a great video. I have cervical stenosis and had radiculopathy last year. My physiatrist prescribed prednisone and physical therapy and that combination took care of the pain. After seeing a couple of your videos I have subscribed and look forward to watching the rest.
Thanks so much for such a brilliant explanation and providing a sense of calm and hopefulness. If I need surgery I will definitely be consulting with you. God richly bless you for all you provide.
I have been having pinched nerve pain for two weeks. I have watched quite a few youtube related to this issue. And you are the best. I feel more relaxed after watching this episode and not being panic and trying to find a way to get rid of it immediately.
I've cervical and lower spine stenosis for 10 years. Terribly inconvenient and mountains of pain. None of the doctors I've met offer the straightforward assessment your channel provides. I'm grateful for your channel!
Wow. So much great information. You are a great person for sharing your knowledge. This is very helpful. Thank you very much. I subscribed right away.
Hey Dr. Su, thank you for the detailed and careful explanations in all of your videos! It definitely helped with understanding the different things that happen with compression. I was wondering if you ever made that video on the proper usage for the Saunders Cervical Traction Device?
@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy
Жыл бұрын
No that's still in the queue I will keep trying to make it
Just a great doctors presentation. I'm less nervous and actually have some hope. So informative and complete.
I look forward to the next episode.
Thank you for these videos. Man this is more helpful than wasting time with my primary.😉
Good one
Thank you doc, you explained what my doctors never did for 5 years
Thank you so much for sharing these knowledge,.. looking forward to see saunders traction video
@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy
3 жыл бұрын
I will be posting an example of how to use the cervical traction device shortly. Stay tuned.
thank you for your wonderful explanations. you have explained everything I have experienced in detail .love from turkey..
Thank you so much for a real good informative video for cervical stenosis. You are the best.I have issues with my neck and shoulder for the last 6-7 years but and now I see my arm,hand and finger( ring and pinky’s involvement ) After watching your videos I know exactly which Dr and therapy I should seek. Thanks You explained it in very simple and helpful way. Thanks. .
This is so informative. I was in terrible pain and had to hold my right arm in air. I got an MRI and was diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis. They treated it with the steroid pills over the course of a week. The pain subsided over time with now some slight numbness in point finger and middle finger and a creaky neck. Surgeon did recommend surgery but he was looking at mri during a video call. I’m going to get a second opinion. Watching your video I think I will try physical therapy first unless my symptoms get worse. Thanks for this video.