It's now been nearly a year that I've been suffering from chronic neck pain w/ numbness, tingling, headaches & muscle spasms. I'm so sick of it!
I've been through the works:
- 2 MRIs
- countless X-rays
- an EMG
- blood testing...
- 2 sets of facet injections at 3/4/5 and 5/6/7
- epidural at 5/6/7
- bilateral medial branch block at 5/6/7
- Physical Therapy
- Strength Training
- IMS (Intra Muscular Stimulation)
- Low Level Laser
- Trigger Point Injections
- Massage
- 2 different types of Cervical Traction
- Ultrasound
- Sleeping on a Tempurpedic neck support pillow
- Ergonomic adjustments to my desk/computer station and my driving position
- TENS (Electrical Stimulation)
- Chiropractic
- Accupuncture
- Vitamin & Mineral Supplements
- Countless Medications & Pain Killers
I'm about ready to say "screw it" and get back on my bike. If I'm going to be in pain regardless, I might as well enjoy what I'm doing while I'm hurting, rather than just sitting around getting fat and feeling depressed.