Nervous Nerves

[Jackson_Jack]

I'm a 65 year old man. I have worked as carpenter all of my life. Recently I had some tests to find out why I was having pain in my arms and hands. The EMG and follow up tests revealed carpal tunnel syndrome and muscular atrophy in the hands. They followed up with a MRI and say that I need surgery on my neck for some nerve problem. I don't really understand the logistics of it all, but my question is:
Would it hurt me to wait out the surgery a bit and try some natural things such as exercise, diet, homeopathy, acupuncture etc.?
Would it still be reversible if I wait, or would it be for my benefit to do the surgery now?

[richmill1]

see a neurologist or a physiatrist (sports rehab MD) they will order the proper tests..emg etc

[Jackson_Jack]

HOW DO YOU GET GOOD NERVE OR SPINE SURGEON

[richmill1]

you can always try the conservative things first, but when you lose muscle its time to see the surgeon,,the longer you wait the harder to regain that muscle