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[|Human|] Sir, I have neck pain and tingling/pain/numbness in left are since two months. I consulted a Orthopaedic doctor. After treating with NSAID and complete rest for a week, the symptoms did not subside. I got MRI of C-Spine done and the report says: (I am 37 years old) 1. Straightening of cervical spine noted - suggestive of paraspinal muscular spasm 2. Osteophytes are noted from the vertebral body margins - suggestive of early degenerative changes 3. C3-C4 level left side postero-lateral ostephyte is indenting the corresponding exiting root nerve 4. Small postero-lateral ostephytes at C4-C5, C5-C6 level without significant nerve root compression 5. C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6 show mild diffuse bulges without cord compressionDoctor said, if a neuro surgeon is consulted, they may immediately suggest surgery. He advised me to do neck exercises for a month and review.Kindly let me know what is this condition called medically and what is the best possible treatment.
[|AI|]  Dear patient you have got muscular spasm in the cervical spine leading to straightening of spine in that area. Normally there is mild curving anteriorly in cervical spine. Osteophytes are extra bony Projection which is there between third and 4th cervical vertebra and is leading to compression of the nerve at that level.  Mild disc bulges at other levels are not significant. First line of treatment is medications. You should start tab regain x 75 mg one at bedtime. Use low height soft pillow. Tab moral 4 mg twice day should also be taken. Continue this fir 15 days. If not relieved cervical epidural injection of depose Chat Doctor.  You need to consult pain care specialist around your area with report.