How to treat herniated discs in the cervical spine from C3 to C7

Cervical C3 to C7 disc herniation can be treated with physical therapy, medication and surgery. 1. Physiotherapy: If the herniated disc is mild, cervical traction can be performed to reduce the symptoms and relieve the local compression. Physiotherapy methods such as red light therapy can also be used to promote local blood circulation to alleviate the symptoms, and if the cervical spondylosis is in the acute stage, a neck brace can be worn to protect the neck. 2. Medication: If the patient has neck pain, diclofenac, celecoxib and other drugs can be used to anti-inflammatory pain, if the nerve is damaged, you can also take methylcobalamin and other drugs to promote nerve recovery, if the local muscle spasm is excessive, you can take ethylphenidate and other medications to relieve muscle tension. 3. Surgery: If the herniated disc is serious and the symptoms are not relieved after conservative treatment, timely surgery is needed to relieve the compression of the disc. Cervical C3 to C7 intervertebral disc herniation, if it causes obvious symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for examination and targeted treatment by the doctor, and usually pay attention to develop good living habits, avoid standing for a long time, sitting for a long time.