Expert: Dr. Paul Newhart - 8/23/2007

Question
I have recently finished the second round of radio nerve ablation and have been told I have pinched nerves C5-C7.
The pain in my neck has increased over the last month and the burning sensation is almost unbearable. I have done a year of Pain Clinic treatments (steroid injections and now the radio ablation) Could it be possible that I am doing more harm than good at this point? I have severe arthritis per my MRI I had done 6 months ago in that same area. I am other wise healthy 37 year old female. Could seeing someone in your profession offer my any relief???

Answer
A trip to a chiropractor can be helpful.  Try to find one that specializes in the McKenzie technique.  They can be found at http://www.mckenziemdt.org/method.cfm  Also, a treatment called low level laser, which uses infrared laser to help you to heal may be beneficial.  Hope that this helps