Query on MRI report - Neck

[Kaves]

Hi, My MRI report says Focal central protrusion with subtle cervical extrusion of C5-6 disc is seen effacing anterior subarachnoid space without any cord / nerve root compression.

I want to know what problem I have got exactly and how severe is it?

Just to help answering the query, I am a female with age - 29years, is it too critical at this age?

[Kaves]

Thanks a lot  doctors :)
My ortho has advised me to go for Yoga therapy in a Param yoga centre, Will that help?

Or is there an other treatment i should look for?

I am working in a office and have to sit for 8 hrs at a strech.

Thanks

[caregiver222]

I concur with Dr. Mathur. Avoid wearing a survical support collar for extended periods because this causes loss of muscle tone - often very quickly. Axial traction is the best treatment, but not continuous axial traction. From five minutes to an hour at a time, depending on the therapist. Then a period of rest. Then another treatment. Such treatments are often given with an anti-inflammatory drug. Motrin will work. Prednisone is sometimes used in the very short term. Let me distinguish between a corset and an axial-traction device. A corset prevents lateral movement, mashing the nerve. A cervical collar takes the places of the muscles that pull the verterbra apart. Cervical collars are often prescribed and may be helful, but should never be worn 24/7. Avoid riding in a car or truck and if you must obrain an inflatable pillow to sit on. The discs contain a great deal of fluid asnd you must keep adequately hydrated. Avoid over-eating, high carbohydrates and sugar. Consider fasting for a few days. The reason is that high glucose levels affect what is called osmolysis, which keeps the tissues swollen.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Given your age I wouldn’t say it is very serious. There is a problem but it very localized. The inner substance of a disc has moved from its place and protruding towards the spinal cord. But there is no compression on the cord or the nerve roots.
The treatment is usually conservative. After an initial period of 3-4 days of rest and painkillers, physiotherapy is started. Spinal manipulation, traction, back exercises, massage, etc are done. The patient may have to use specially designed corsets and braces for some time. These help the hernia to fall back into place. Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

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