Karyn
I know what you are going thru, but dont be afraid;become informed. I have had neck pain for many years and was successful with chiropractic manipulation for a very long time. My neck pain was mostly related to a reverse curvature of the cervical vertebrae and I would have boughts of spasm that would last a few days and then would go away. Recently I had an episode that presented new symptoms and after seeing an orthopedic specialist found out that my c-5/6 disk is herniated.I am being referred to a neurosurgeon but have not seen him yet.In the mean time I am just gathering info so that I can know more.I have learned alot about the treatments and feel very optomistic. I have heard that for someone with a normal neck, surgery is a wonderful thing.I dont know if it will work for me but I will be exploring all of my options. I wish you well and may god bless you