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Are epidural injection and traction the only thing used for a pinched nerve in the neck at c5 c6? please help if you can

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Dr. Kevin Vaught answered

See a specialist: See a spine specialist. An MRI of the cervical spine can be useful. Conservative care includes pt, chiropractic, cervical traction, epidural injections and non steroidal anti-inflammatory meds. If these fail, surgery is often successful in relieving the pain. Check out spine-health.Com.

Dr Khokhar and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/28/2014

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A member asked:

Are epidural injection and traction the only thing used for a pinched nerve in the neck at c5 c6? please help if you can

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kevin Vaught answered

Dr Khokhar and another doctor agreed

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