You’ve somehow landed here. That means you are probably experiencing pain in your neck, upper/mid/lower traps, maybe your shoulder or down your arm. You likely have no idea what’s causing it and don’t have any relief.

So, let’s cut to the chase. Here’s what I plan to share here about my personal experience

• Why is it so hard to figure this out?

• Defining the Symptoms

• Initial Symptom Treatment

• The MRI found the smoking gun

• Decisions to Make

• Spinal Fusion or Disc Replacement

• Total Disc Replacement & Post Procedure

• Definitions and Terms