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Im getting shorter in my neck said something about degenerative bone in neck and arthritis. nerve is pinched in neck, spine curve opposite way also?
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Wear and tear: Depending on your symptoms and what your medical imaging shows (x-rays, mri's, ct scans), medications and physical therapy are the usual treatment. If symptoms are severe or there are neurologic deficits, you should be evaluated by a surgeon.
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