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  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've had surgery for severe radiating pain from my shoulder down my arm due to a C6 disc prolapse, but the pain keeps coming and going. Is surgery the only solution for this, or are there other treatment options I should consider?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Persistent post-op pain may need imaging and nerve evaluation—discuss with a spine specialist for alternate treatments.

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