In March of 2013 I had an MRI on the island of St. Martin. Diagnosis was as follows: protruding discs c5 and c6, mechanical, no inflammation, nor infection, blood work perfect. Prescription is to resume physical activity and 20 sessions of physical therapy. I followed the doctor's orders but still no relief.
The injury happened roughly 15 years ago in yoga in the pose halasana or plow position where you are laying down on your back and your feet go up and over behind your head. I believe I took the pose too far and if I remember correctly I heard a pop in my neck. Prior to that when I was 14 I dove too shallow at the beach and jarred my neck but never had any neck issues until the yoga incident.
I have tried various treatments: physical therapy, trigger point therapy, cortisone injections, chiropractic, atlas orthogonal, acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, tui na massage, kinesiology, rest, yoga etc... There are times when I get relief (it never goes away 100%) but it never lasts for very long, either a plane ride, stress, sleeping wrong etc... throws me back out. In the past year or so I've started to have sensations running down my right arm (not constant).
I have a very high tolerance for pain but as one can imagine, after 15 years with constant discomfort, it's tiring.
The pain led me to google "pinched nerve treatment near me" and Dr. Hayes came up. I immediately called the office, Dr. Hayes ordered an MRI and the findings were the same as in 2013. Dr. Hayes was confident with his course of action and after the first treatment I literally had relief. I've had about 7 treatments so far, a combination of manual manipulation under the careful and gentle hands of Dr. Hayes, non-invasive laser therapy, infrared light and gentle traction. This is a winning recipe and I can finally say I am pain free. I am so grateful to have found Dr Hayes, what a gem this guy is! If you are in pain, don't think twice. read more
