Because some dr.s think there God and feel like they don't have to give a full explanation, especially the older ones. They just talk to you for 10min and get your co-pay. This dr is different very through thow.
Truly one of the best presentations and explanations of anatomy and diagnostics. You can tell he is a master of the subject since he can easily explain it.
Thank you for this thorough explanation. I’ve known that I’ve had a pinched nerve in my neck and now I’m certain after you’ve explained the symptoms. Unfortunately the ortho surgeon I’ve seen is of no help. They want me to get an mri on my shoulder and my sister who is an mri tech looked at the order says it’s wrong and should be on my neck, not shoulder but the dr won’t listen or see me any further. I’m in so much pain and I also damaged my lower back by simply bending down to pick up something. I’m only 40 and have been working out and eating healthy consistently since I was 21 😢. It’s so frustrating.
"It only means narrowing" "And radiculopathy just means an impinged nerve". Other than that, it is awesome. Kidding. Very good explanation and I bet people and patients will be more informed. Thanks for your hard work
Dr. Su, thank you so much for your easy to comprehend and broadly informative videos. You have *many* valuable videos and I practically binge watch your content. I'm totally surprised your awesome RUclips channel doesn't have well over a million subscribers, you're *that* good. You will! 👌🏽 Keep up the helpful, easy to watch content 🙏🏽😎
I agree with you.I had my operation last wk and the relief after all those months I've been sufferring is beyond compare. I had 2 narcotics 3X/day but didnt help at all. The surgery helps me alot. Praise God!
One if not the best explanation about cervical radiculopathy on RUclips. Diagrams, explanation of the medical terminology, patient. Well done Dr. Su. Liked and subscribed.
I just went to medical school. Excellent presentation 👏 Learned more from this doctor. Then, I've learned from any doctor at Kaiser. Oops, did I say that! Well, it's factual. If doctors took the time. Like 15 minutes tops. To explain why we're having pain and where it's coming from, and the remedy. Then, most of us could leave the doctors office. Knowing exactly what's taking place within our bodies.💯
You are fantastic in your explanations. I visited a pain management DO yesterday who says I have no stenosis in my neck, yet I have strong pain in my neck, tingling and pins and needles in my 2 small fingers of both hands and surface numbness to the right of my cervical vertebra.
I have radiculopathy from C3 to C7 with stenosis and man, the symptoms are a lot to deal with. It's gotten to where both of my biceps are weak feeling. I always deal with shoulder pain, I'm dropping things as I don't have much strength in my hands. The cervicogenic headaches sucks and so on.... thank you for your videos
May I ask how old you are? Also, I’m very sorry to hear of your unfortunate issues. I recently began having symptoms of pain in trapezius and radiating tingling / pain in arm into hand. I’m very active with golf and working out (mail carrier on top of it) and I’m deathly afraid of this being a permanent thing. I couldn’t live that way. Or I should say won’t.
@BrianPex1 I'm a mail carrier too. 36 years old. About 3 weeks ago I started having numbness in my right finger and thumb along with pain through my tricep and shoulder blade. My nalc value plan is requiring 6 weeks of physical therapy before they will allow an mri. No help with any of the pills they've given me. I'm feeling stressed.
@gemevelquitalig8483 I ended up doing physical therapy for about 6 weeks and slowly it began to heal. It's been a few months since it began and I still have slight tingling in my hand and can't lay on one side for too long but I nerves heal very slowly.
@@lebode Hope you are doing better. Ten years ago I was told of my C6 herniated disc. Five years ago another Neuro doc (we moved) did an X-ray and sent me to PT, which did nothing. Unfortunately, at the time of the X-ray, he did not tell me that the cause of my pain was because there was a total collapse of the disc and nerve compression. I am now, at age 50, getting prepared for a cervical foraminotomy with bone spur removal. Good luck to all who are in this boat... it is a little scary. Dr. Su is a great help. Above all, never stop advocating for yourself!!
I have this problem since several years. I visited many many physicians including Physio, Chiro, physiatrist, so on and on. No one has explained my problem with accuracy. After watching this video. I understand now my whole problem. Thanks a lot.
This brought so many answers to me. I've had a numb index finger, weak left triceps and pain between left scapula and spine for 5 weeks now. This is giving so much needed hope, thanks Doc!
In 2013 I had my C4-C6 fused due to stenosis accompanied by two bone spurs growing into the spinal cord. Now, I have a pinched nerve in the C7 along with what appears to be some degeneration of the disc. Even though Dr. Jacik Malik did a fantastic job, I fear for the worst, another operation. The first one was not bad but I dread the idea of getting another one to add to the fusion. I am hoping that PT works first. Great video Dr. Su! If I lived in CA I would seek you out for my physician.
Adjacent level disease is a common problem and there are many different ways to treat it. This includes conservative care and all of the surgeries I describe for cervical radiculopathy. You can always make a zoom appointment with me at 415-927-5300. As a disclaimer this is not considered a substitute for medical advice from your physician.
Dr. Su will be doing my surgery next month. I have so much more confidence in having the procedure after my consultation with him and watching this video. I almost can’t believe that I have the opportunity to live without pain!
Really I saw one and only Dr.Su who explain everything very clearly and easily.I never see any other Doctors on RUclips platform who can demonstrate each and every symptom during Cervical Radiculopathy.Thank you so much Dr.Su
If one has both stenosis of the reticulophy and spinal cord stenosis, and had block treatment, however it's due to bone stenosis not disk stenosis: can one 2 physio to help the muscles I avoid to use due to pain?
Thanks Dr. Brian Su for your explanation of the causes of referred pain originating from cervical spine problems. This helps me understand the source of my referred pain, numbness and muscle weakness. I’m currently getting physical therapy to resolve these issues. My pain is much less now after 6 therapy sessions. Hopefully these issues will be totally resolved with therapy.
Thank you so much for the explanation, I damaged my nerves, almost the whole left side of my body. It's been 2 years and still don't feel temperature on my left side, but I do feel numbness/needle points instead of the temperature. It's weird but I went to physical therapy for about 6 months and still feel that same numbness/needle points. So, I've given up on trying to regain full function, but at least it feels good to understand what happened to me. You're an awesome doctor, thank you for that.
thank you for taking the time to MAP OUT the nerves and what segment of the neck they are attached to. This has greatly helped to isolate and understand my pain.
Thank you for all the easy details. Even as a registered nurse I was lost. My specialty is ❤. I have c 5-7 disc herniation. Dr. Is recommending titanium disc replacement. But I am avoiding first because I’m 63 and I have kyphosis. Poor posture most of my life. Also my EMG shows high possibility of Parsonage-turner syndrome. So I’m confused. Leaning toward decompression. It was the worst pain I’ve ever had in my life. I can tolerate a lot of pain but this was unbearable.
Verry good and educational video. Super clear explained. Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Just found out of my problems with c7 but no doctor managed to make my understand it like this video… 🙌🏻 Epic job
What a stellar presentation! Dr. Su, you have made this easy to understand for the average, non- medical person. Unfortunately, since my only insurance is Medicaid, and I am unable to travel because of economic circumstances, you cannot be my Dr. I have multiple disc herniations - mostly cervical, but also lumbar... I also have spondylitis, stenosis, osteophytes, and ddd. I have more upcoming appointments with a neurosurgeon at the local spine center.... Hopefully there will be a good outcome. I am 59 years old and have tried to keep active, but it is getting harder.
I have moderate to severe pain in my shoulders arms and especially my hands. When I had an epidural injection between c6-7 I felt the burning tingle of the lidocaine all of the way from the top of my shoulders to my fingertips. The temporary relief I felt was complete, unfortunately it helped less each day especially after day 3 until after about a week my severe hand pain came back. While waiting for my surgery to be scheduled the pain has increased now to include neck pain. I was leaning toward disc replacement but I have decided on 2 level fusion. C5-7
wow, awesome video. It just explained the terrific pain I have of the pain in my right shoulder blade. Yes I do have arthritis of the spine. Thank you.
Exactly my condition. When you showed the arm on the head, thats me 100%.. See my Spine Dr tomorrow. This is an ongoing thing for me. This will be my 5th visit for the same condition...
I would like to say thank you for explaining this issue, discomfort or Pinch Nerve procedure. As for myself I referred to three different specialists and all three have determined that I have had a pinched nerve for a long time. The Nerve Specialist was the one that finally made the diagnosis and all the systems that you have explained I have. With me it is the C3 and C8, prior to my diagnosis I since have had 2 previous surgeries due to arthritis and carpotunel on my hand and wrist. Second was a displacement of the nerve in the elbow, both surgeries went very good no issues. Third surgery is going to be on my neck which is where my discomfort is and because of this I am starting to experience the same symptoms all over again.
I’m new to your channel!! This is amazing.I have a friend who is dealing with a pinched nerve in her neck that’s causing very bad migraines!! I’m just researching to see what are her alternatives beside pain meds. I see you have 4parts so I’ll keep watching!!! Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Thank you for the video, I have been in pain for a long time, I thought I was having shoulder tendonities until I had an MRI of the neck. The doctor I saw did not bother to explain to me with the symptons I am having in relation to the nerves. I have pain in my bicep, numbness and pain in my middle, fourth and fifth finger of my right hands, middle finger of my left hand. tingling when I touch anything with my fingers.......back of the fore-arm, pain in both shoulder blade.... and now weakness and tight psoas muscles.
January 2022 I had three level disc fusion…..I still have cervical Radiculopathy. I’ll be 65 in June. There is more to the story in that my pinched nerve issues were present for years with many symptoms and headaches for many many years!! No medical professionals ever suggested to have my neck checked out! What brought it all in perspective was a total rotator cuff tear that was repaired first. Recovery from the surgery was inhibited by the pinched nerve. Had We known, my neck/nerve issues should have been addressed before the rotator cuff. So from what you described my Radiculopathy is coming from C5-C8. I have scapula pain close to spine and also close to underarm, weak bicep and tricep, pain in my armpit, also runs down the back of my arm to my elbow to middle and ring fingers. I’ve had and EMG…results carpal tunnel in both wrists, with “mild” nerve damage effecting the triceps. I just had carpal tunnel repair and arthroplasty thumb suspension on my left hand. I’m a mess! The day I had the EMG, the severe nerve pain was not present. I am wondering if that affects the diagnosis?
Thank you so much. A brilliant video, it explained everything perfectly. I currently have C4, C5 and C7 (bilateral for C5 and C7) pinched nerves. You are my new hero.
I have learned far more about my condition from watching your 14:25 video than meeting with Specialist here in Florida for almost a year. I need to move to California. They dont listen to you here and tell you what you're feeling which ishorrible.
I have c6-7 severe left foraminal stenosis. My cord ok. Disc. Ok. Pain from lower neck advanced out to inner shoulder. Across upper shoulder. Into scapula area. Into shoulder. Recently down side of shoulder. Through elbow. Center of forearm. Center wrist. Top center of hand. Having posterior foraninotomy. C6-7.
Thank you doc for replying back, I've been so upset for not getting any real answers from my doctor for my issue. Just praying i can get my life back. How much is the cost for a chat?
Dr. Su. I have had two lumbar micro laminotomies to get ready of disk herniations... You literally save me from a third one. I was in a lot of pain. The high dose of Ibuprofen and proper exercise did it! Thank you so very much.
Hey Robert, how are u? Mind sharing the exercises u do? Been in pain for over a year now. Will be trying the Ibuprofen + exercise, too. Thank u very much. @Dr. Brian Su, it's like I'm in a classroom with ur videos. Very informative, educational and really helpful. Thank u, thank u so much. 💗
Thank you for this informative video. This has been the most thorough explanation I have seen that I could actually understand! Soooo helpful! Many thanks!
Thank you Dr Su, your explanation is well understood practical and very informative , excellent! Watched and subscribed, we need good videos like these..
The most direction we've received in 5 years.... Outstanding teaching, explaining to the lay person as well as myself a nurse! Great job Dr! You've led us to get the correct X-rays and off we go Friday to the Dr!! Ty bless you ALWAYS
I hurt my c6-c7 in a bike accident 36 years ago have had neck shoulder blade pain going down my arm into my fingers. Have done massage and chiro lots over the years. This injury can make it hard to even do gardening..
This is great. Pinpointed exactly what I have. My CR is super painful…and almost impossible to get a good night’s sleep because of it. Hope I don’t need surgery.
I turned my neck to simply reverse my car and later that day I was sore in the neck. Now last 4 weeks I have had nothing but pain down outside of my left arm and was unbearable. Went for a CT scan on Friday and was told I have a compressed nerve on C4 and also C7 . Taking lyrica now and physio and wanted to say how good it was watching this as now I can see exactly what happened to me. PS the pain was so bad 😂😂😂
Wish meds worked And “exercises”? PT does not solve a pinched nerve. Massage and chiro simply make things in the area at their best so as not to contribute to condition The pain just goes onnnn
They say that I can't have any surgeries that I have to be put under anesthesia. I'm a mess. I think I would be a good candidate for a video of multiple compression, severe left and moderate right from C4 - C7. Radiology, numbness, tingling burns in my palms and fingers.. and I have a reverse lordis where the bottom 3 have slid backwards.
Hello! I’m from Sweden and have had two sugerys. The first in 2017 and the second thre weaks ago. C4- C7 this time. Can’t explain more in english. The discs is now gone and there is a metal plate.. This video gave me so much. Thank you! 🙏🏼 I wish my doctors told me like you did with your patient..,
this was amazing and so well explained thank you, after working out frequently for the first time with dumbells earlier this year I've had an electric shock down the back of my right tricep if i turn my neck to the right and laugh/yell, cough or sneeze. hopefully my scans show something but something is definitely impinging my nerve in my neck! (c7 nerve)
I've had the same experience while lifting dumbbells, had a cervical MRI, showed a C7 T1 problem, been struggling with weakness and reduced flexibility and strength in my 4th and 5th fingers along with weakened grip. Also had an EMG on my elbow and wrist-am scheduled for a surgical consult in August...Also have moderately severe pain in my upper back at the level of my armpit...yikes!
Excellent video, Dr. Su. I really liked your clear explanations and illustrating with the vertebra model. I would like to see a video about alternatives to ACDF, such as endoscopic microdiscectomy that preserves most of the disc and only removes the herniated portion.
That is a technique less frequently used in the United States. However, there are some good studies on it. that would be a nice video and we'll put that on the list to present. Thank you for the suggestion.
I wanted that but my surgeon got prissy about me asking questions about other procedures I had researched. I knew from the pit of my stomach this procedure wasn't going to go well. Even though I wanted it so much, maybe too much. When he promised me, right before I went into prep, it sealed the deal it wasn't. A good surgeon never ever promises results! It was too late
@@MacchiatoSwirlGirl what did he promise you? Your writing is unclear. I think it's fine to educate yourself about procedures, but you should let the surgeon choose how to accomplish the objective. However, endoscopic surgery is almost a sub-specialty. Not all surgeons can do it.He probably got prissy because he didn't have much experience with that type of surgery. Surgeons do what they have experience and training for, which is not necessarily what is best for the patient.
So easy to understand what’s happening with our bodies why can’t all doctors be like this thanks 🙏
Because some dr.s think there God and feel like they don't have to give a full explanation, especially the older ones. They just talk to you for 10min and get your co-pay. This dr is different very through thow.
Yes. He’s really good at explaining. Some days are ridiculously difficult. The reality of this situation is tough to accept. Dang it. 😡 😢😊 😡 etc
Yeah cause a doctor really has an hour to sit with you and explain it in depth.@@benladin626
because they do it for the money
Truly one of the best presentations and explanations of anatomy and diagnostics. You can tell he is a master of the subject since he can easily explain it.
Thorough, well organized, easily to understand and follow, description of cervical Radiculopathy. Well worth watching and learning.
Thank you for this thorough explanation. I’ve known that I’ve had a pinched nerve in my neck and now I’m certain after you’ve explained the symptoms. Unfortunately the ortho surgeon I’ve seen is of no help. They want me to get an mri on my shoulder and my sister who is an mri tech looked at the order says it’s wrong and should be on my neck, not shoulder but the dr won’t listen or see me any further. I’m in so much pain and I also damaged my lower back by simply bending down to pick up something. I’m only 40 and have been working out and eating healthy consistently since I was 21 😢. It’s so frustrating.
i wish i had doctors like him in my area.
"It only means narrowing" "And radiculopathy just means an impinged nerve". Other than that, it is awesome. Kidding. Very good explanation and I bet people and patients will be more informed. Thanks for your hard work
Dr. Su, thank you so much for your easy to comprehend and broadly informative videos. You have *many* valuable videos and I practically binge watch your content.
I'm totally surprised your awesome RUclips channel doesn't have well over a million subscribers, you're *that* good.
You will! 👌🏽 Keep up the helpful, easy to watch content 🙏🏽😎
Finally someone who explained what is wrong with my neck, why I keep dropping things, and the pain is horrible.
I agree with you.I had my operation last wk and the relief after all those months I've been sufferring is beyond compare. I had 2 narcotics 3X/day but didnt help at all. The surgery helps me alot. Praise God!
One if not the best explanation about cervical radiculopathy on RUclips. Diagrams, explanation of the medical terminology, patient. Well done Dr. Su. Liked and subscribed.
I just went to medical school. Excellent presentation 👏 Learned more from this doctor. Then, I've learned from any doctor at Kaiser. Oops, did I say that! Well, it's factual. If doctors took the time. Like 15 minutes tops. To explain why we're having pain and where it's coming from, and the remedy. Then, most of us could leave the doctors office. Knowing exactly what's taking place within our bodies.💯
You are fantastic in your explanations. I visited a pain management DO yesterday who says I have no stenosis in my neck, yet I have strong pain in my neck, tingling and pins and needles in my 2 small fingers of both hands and surface numbness to the right of my cervical vertebra.
I have radiculopathy from C3 to C7 with stenosis and man, the symptoms are a lot to deal with. It's gotten to where both of my biceps are weak feeling. I always deal with shoulder pain, I'm dropping things as I don't have much strength in my hands. The cervicogenic headaches sucks and so on.... thank you for your videos
May I ask how old you are? Also, I’m very sorry to hear of your unfortunate issues. I recently began having symptoms of pain in trapezius and radiating tingling / pain in arm into hand. I’m very active with golf and working out (mail carrier on top of it) and I’m deathly afraid of this being a permanent thing. I couldn’t live that way. Or I should say won’t.
@BrianPex1 I'm a mail carrier too. 36 years old. About 3 weeks ago I started having numbness in my right finger and thumb along with pain through my tricep and shoulder blade. My nalc value plan is requiring 6 weeks of physical therapy before they will allow an mri. No help with any of the pills they've given me. I'm feeling stressed.
Hi guys..any update on your cervical radiculopathy?
@gemevelquitalig8483 I ended up doing physical therapy for about 6 weeks and slowly it began to heal. It's been a few months since it began and I still have slight tingling in my hand and can't lay on one side for too long but I nerves heal very slowly.
@@lebode Hope you are doing better. Ten years ago I was told of my C6 herniated disc. Five years ago another Neuro doc (we moved) did an X-ray and sent me to PT, which did nothing. Unfortunately, at the time of the X-ray, he did not tell me that the cause of my pain was because there was a total collapse of the disc and nerve compression. I am now, at age 50, getting prepared for a cervical foraminotomy with bone spur removal. Good luck to all who are in this boat... it is a little scary. Dr. Su is a great help. Above all, never stop advocating for yourself!!
Wowwwwwww. I have had neck and shoulder pain for years and no one has explained it as well as you. Thank you!!!
I have this problem since several years. I visited many many physicians including Physio, Chiro, physiatrist, so on and on. No one has explained my problem with accuracy. After watching this video. I understand now my whole problem. Thanks a lot.
BRILLIANT. THE WORLD NEEDS MORE LIKE YOU
This brought so many answers to me. I've had a numb index finger, weak left triceps and pain between left scapula and spine for 5 weeks now. This is giving so much needed hope, thanks Doc!
Thank you for making this video! With your expertise I have diagnosed myself as NOT having cervical radiculopathy.
In 2013 I had my C4-C6 fused due to stenosis accompanied by two bone spurs growing into the spinal cord. Now, I have a pinched nerve in the C7 along with what appears to be some degeneration of the disc. Even though Dr. Jacik Malik did a fantastic job, I fear for the worst, another operation. The first one was not bad but I dread the idea of getting another one to add to the fusion. I am hoping that PT works first. Great video Dr. Su! If I lived in CA I would seek you out for my physician.
Adjacent level disease is a common problem and there are many different ways to treat it. This includes conservative care and all of the surgeries I describe for cervical radiculopathy. You can always make a zoom appointment with me at 415-927-5300. As a disclaimer this is not considered a substitute for medical advice from your physician.
My Rediculopathy is Redicoulus but this video clarifies everything that I have had going on for way too long. Stenosis sucks to live with!
Dr. Su will be doing my surgery next month. I have so much more confidence in having the procedure after my consultation with him and watching this video. I almost can’t believe that I have the opportunity to live without pain!
What was your surgery? How are you today?
@@dfy 😰
lucky you
Love your videos! This is the second video I watched and I already love your channel!
Really I saw one and only Dr.Su who explain everything very clearly and easily.I never see any other Doctors on RUclips platform who can demonstrate each and every symptom during Cervical Radiculopathy.Thank you so much Dr.Su
If one has both stenosis of the reticulophy and spinal cord stenosis, and had block treatment, however it's due to bone stenosis not disk stenosis: can one 2 physio to help the muscles I avoid to use due to pain?
Thanks Dr. Brian Su for your explanation of the causes of referred pain originating from cervical spine problems. This helps me understand the source of my referred pain, numbness and muscle weakness. I’m currently getting physical therapy to resolve these issues. My pain is much less now after 6 therapy sessions. Hopefully these issues will be totally resolved with therapy.
Thank you so much for the explanation, I damaged my nerves, almost the whole left side of my body. It's been 2 years and still don't feel temperature on my left side, but I do feel numbness/needle points instead of the temperature. It's weird but I went to physical therapy for about 6 months and still feel that same numbness/needle points. So, I've given up on trying to regain full function, but at least it feels good to understand what happened to me. You're an awesome doctor, thank you for that.
Amazingly informative. Really helpful dedicated work.
thank you for taking the time to MAP OUT the nerves and what segment of the neck they are attached to. This has greatly helped to isolate and understand my pain.
Thank you for all the easy details. Even as a registered nurse I was lost. My specialty is ❤. I have c 5-7 disc herniation. Dr. Is recommending titanium disc replacement. But I am avoiding first because I’m 63 and I have kyphosis. Poor posture most of my life. Also my EMG shows high possibility of Parsonage-turner syndrome. So I’m confused. Leaning toward decompression. It was the worst pain I’ve ever had in my life. I can tolerate a lot of pain but this was unbearable.
This is the most informative explanation of the condition for which I have been treated for many years. Thank you. You have a new subscriber.
Verry good and educational video. Super clear explained. Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Just found out of my problems with c7 but no doctor managed to make my understand it like this video… 🙌🏻 Epic job
What a stellar presentation! Dr. Su, you have made this easy to understand for the average, non- medical person. Unfortunately, since my only insurance is Medicaid, and I am unable to travel because of economic circumstances, you cannot be my Dr. I have multiple disc herniations - mostly cervical, but also lumbar... I also have spondylitis, stenosis, osteophytes, and ddd. I have more upcoming appointments with a neurosurgeon at the local spine center.... Hopefully there will be a good outcome. I am 59 years old and have tried to keep active, but it is getting harder.
I have moderate to severe pain in my shoulders arms and especially my hands. When I had an epidural injection between c6-7 I felt the burning tingle of the lidocaine all of the way from the top of my shoulders to my fingertips. The temporary relief I felt was complete, unfortunately it helped less each day especially after day 3 until after about a week my severe hand pain came back. While waiting for my surgery to be scheduled the pain has increased now to include neck pain. I was leaning toward disc replacement but I have decided on 2 level fusion. C5-7
Awsome loved it.Great info
wow, awesome video. It just explained the terrific pain I have of the pain in my right shoulder blade. Yes I do have arthritis of the spine. Thank you.
I’m feeling the same way! Prayers 🙏
Wow! Excellent explanation!! I'm crying because this is the first full explanation after 3 doc visits.
Exactly my condition. When you showed the arm on the head, thats me 100%.. See my Spine Dr tomorrow. This is an ongoing thing for me. This will be my 5th visit for the same condition...
I would like to say thank you for explaining this issue, discomfort or Pinch Nerve procedure.
As for myself I referred to three different specialists and all three have determined that I have had a pinched nerve for a long time. The Nerve Specialist was the one that finally made the diagnosis and all the systems that you have explained I have. With me it is the C3 and C8, prior to my diagnosis I since have had 2 previous surgeries due to arthritis and carpotunel on my hand and wrist. Second was a displacement of the nerve in the elbow, both surgeries went very good no issues.
Third surgery is going to be on my neck which is where my discomfort is and because of this I am starting to experience the same symptoms all over again.
You're the boss at the simple teaching of such complicated subject matter.
Thank you. Truly appreciate it.🙏🔥
Thank you for speaking patient!!!! Very clear. It seems since Covid, we have to diagnose ourselves.
God bless this guy....I have a herniated disc (which I have figured out now from this awesome Doc)...in the C6..from heavy deadlift
I’m new to your channel!! This is amazing.I have a friend who is dealing with a pinched nerve in her neck that’s causing very bad migraines!! I’m just researching to see what are her alternatives beside pain meds. I see you have 4parts so I’ll keep watching!!! Thank you for sharing your expertise.
The nerve in my neck is why I be having migraines H/A Jesus . Thank you so much. I pray that I make the right decision on
Cervical Epidural injection
Amazing video! Great explanation 🙌 thank you I now have a clear understanding of my condition. 🙏🏼
Thank you for the video, I have been in pain for a long time, I thought I was having shoulder tendonities until I had an MRI of the neck. The doctor I saw did not bother to explain to me with the symptons I am having in relation to the nerves. I have pain in my bicep, numbness and pain in my middle, fourth and fifth finger of my right hands, middle finger of my left hand. tingling when I touch anything with my fingers.......back of the fore-arm, pain in both shoulder blade.... and now weakness and tight psoas muscles.
January 2022 I had three level disc fusion…..I still have cervical Radiculopathy. I’ll be 65 in June. There is more to the story in that my pinched nerve issues were present for years with many symptoms and headaches for many many years!! No medical professionals ever suggested to have my neck checked out! What brought it all in perspective was a total rotator cuff tear that was repaired first. Recovery from the surgery was inhibited by the pinched nerve. Had We known, my neck/nerve issues should have been addressed before the rotator cuff. So from what you described my Radiculopathy is coming from C5-C8. I have scapula pain close to spine and also close to underarm, weak bicep and tricep, pain in my armpit, also runs down the back of my arm to my elbow to middle and ring fingers. I’ve had and EMG…results carpal tunnel in both wrists, with “mild” nerve damage effecting the triceps. I just had carpal tunnel repair and arthroplasty thumb suspension on my left hand. I’m a mess!
The day I had the EMG, the severe nerve pain was not present. I am wondering if that affects the diagnosis?
The EMG does not necessarily affect the prognosis.
Thank you so much. A brilliant video, it explained everything perfectly. I currently have C4, C5 and C7 (bilateral for C5 and C7) pinched nerves. You are my new hero.
Thank you
I have learned far more about my condition from watching your 14:25 video than meeting with Specialist here in Florida for almost a year. I need to move to California. They dont listen to you here and tell you what you're feeling which ishorrible.
You can call 415-925-8200 for a second opinion appointment with me
I have c6-7 severe left foraminal stenosis. My cord ok. Disc. Ok. Pain from lower neck advanced out to inner shoulder. Across upper shoulder. Into scapula area. Into shoulder. Recently down side of shoulder. Through elbow. Center of forearm. Center wrist. Top center of hand. Having posterior foraninotomy. C6-7.
Wow wish i could see Dr Su
You can have a virtual appointment if you call 415-925-8200
Thank you doc for replying back, I've been so upset for not getting any real answers from my doctor for my issue. Just praying i can get my life back.
How much is the cost for a chat?
Dr. Su. I have had two lumbar micro laminotomies to get ready of disk herniations... You literally save me from a third one. I was in a lot of pain. The high dose of Ibuprofen and proper exercise did it! Thank you so very much.
Hey Robert, how are u? Mind sharing the exercises u do? Been in pain for over a year now. Will be trying the Ibuprofen + exercise, too. Thank u very much.
@Dr. Brian Su, it's like I'm in a classroom with ur videos. Very informative, educational and really helpful. Thank u, thank u so much. 💗
Thank you for this informative video. This has been the most thorough explanation I have seen that I could actually understand! Soooo helpful! Many thanks!
Auto closed caption says "parry" but I think the good doctor said "peri" (around).
Radicle = root (as in nerve root) ...
GREAT explanation 👍
This is The Best video on RUclips that helped me with my neck pain. Thanks!
Dr Su, Making life so easy
Thanks so much for this thorough and comprehensible explanation. ❤
nice exam, i didnt know about the referred pain behind the shoulder for c7
Thank you Dr Su, your explanation is well understood practical and very informative , excellent!
Watched and subscribed, we need good videos like these..
Dude your amazing, thanks so much
You are GODS sent
The most direction we've received in 5 years.... Outstanding teaching, explaining to the lay person as well as myself a nurse! Great job Dr! You've led us to get the correct X-rays and off we go Friday to the Dr!! Ty bless you ALWAYS
I hurt my c6-c7 in a bike accident 36 years ago have had neck shoulder blade pain going down my arm into my fingers. Have done massage and chiro lots over the years. This injury can make it hard to even do gardening..
Writing from the Bahamas, thank you for your detailed information. Very informative looking forward to follow closely. Thank you.
I absolutely love your videos! ❤ Thank you for all your information it’s beyond helpful.
Thank you❤
That was so easy to understand & really helped me with my symptoms.
Thanks
Thanks dr I’m have c4/5 /6 acfd shortly all the symptoms you describe I’m experiencing very informative
Can a nerv from cervical spine cause intermitant general body weakness?
Thank you Dr. Brain Su. You make it very easy to understand.😊
This is great. Pinpointed exactly what I have. My CR is super painful…and almost impossible to get a good night’s sleep because of it. Hope I don’t need surgery.
Really helpful video for a med student too, thank you!
Dr. Su, thank you for an excellent presentation. Highly educational. I wish I was in California...
I turned my neck to simply reverse my car and later that day I was sore in the neck. Now last 4 weeks I have had nothing but pain down outside of my left arm and was unbearable. Went for a CT scan on Friday and was told I have a compressed nerve on C4 and also C7 . Taking lyrica now and physio and wanted to say how good it was watching this as now I can see exactly what happened to me. PS the pain was so bad 😂😂😂
You may also has facet joint syndrome. Watch my video on cervical facet syndrome.
I’ve had this. Awful Lyrica didn’t help at all. MobiC c5-c7
Wish meds worked
And “exercises”? PT does not solve a pinched nerve.
Massage and chiro simply make things in the area at their best so as not to contribute to condition
The pain just goes onnnn
@@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuyI never heard of that one before...jeez
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Thank you so much!
Extremely well described, amazing teaching skills!!
They say that I can't have any surgeries that I have to be put under anesthesia. I'm a mess. I think I would be a good candidate for a video of multiple compression, severe left and moderate right from C4 - C7. Radiology, numbness, tingling burns in my palms and fingers.. and I have a reverse lordis where the bottom 3 have slid backwards.
This is so common in pain, thank you for the education. On my spine problem
Best series on neck!
Thanks for this. Broke down exactly what I've been dealing with.......C6 nerve.
This is fantastically explained
Hello! I’m from Sweden and have had two sugerys. The first in 2017 and the second thre weaks ago. C4- C7 this time. Can’t explain more in english. The discs is now gone and there is a metal plate..
This video gave me so much. Thank you! 🙏🏼 I wish my doctors told me like you did with your patient..,
Thank you, cervical stenosis a problem for me. I found the video very interesting, and excellently presented.
Great information, thank you for the video You explained everything in a way for me to understand this problem I have
Excellent. Thank you for the teaching as you assessed.
this was amazing and so well explained thank you, after working out frequently for the first time with dumbells earlier this year I've had an electric shock down the back of my right tricep if i turn my neck to the right and laugh/yell, cough or sneeze. hopefully my scans show something but something is definitely impinging my nerve in my neck! (c7 nerve)
I've had the same experience while lifting dumbbells, had a cervical MRI, showed a C7 T1 problem, been struggling with weakness and reduced flexibility and strength in my 4th and 5th fingers along with weakened grip. Also had an EMG on my elbow and wrist-am scheduled for a surgical consult in August...Also have moderately severe pain in my upper back at the level of my armpit...yikes!
Nicely explained with pictures..
Good explanation of nerve root levels and a proper exam
this is incredible. thank you! wish you were my doctor.
I can't believe this. I just had a 4-minute evaluation by a"Dr" who recommended emgs before an MRI. He's fired. Philadelphia USA
Excellent video, Dr. Su. I really liked your clear explanations and illustrating with the vertebra model. I would like to see a video about alternatives to ACDF, such as endoscopic microdiscectomy that preserves most of the disc and only removes the herniated portion.
That is a technique less frequently used in the United States. However, there are some good studies on it. that would be a nice video and we'll put that on the list to present. Thank you for the suggestion.
I wanted that but my surgeon got prissy about me asking questions about other procedures I had researched. I knew from the pit of my stomach this procedure wasn't going to go well. Even though I wanted it so much, maybe too much. When he promised me, right before I went into prep, it sealed the deal it wasn't. A good surgeon never ever promises results! It was too late
@@MacchiatoSwirlGirl what did he promise you? Your writing is unclear. I think it's fine to educate yourself about procedures, but you should let the surgeon choose how to accomplish the objective. However, endoscopic surgery is almost a sub-specialty. Not all surgeons can do it.He probably got prissy because he didn't have much experience with that type of surgery. Surgeons do what they have experience and training for, which is not necessarily what is best for the patient.
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
My pain Dr is giving me the injection next week. The pain from these nerves is excruciating!
Wow thanks Dr. Very good video as I’m getting ready for neck surgery in a few weeks.
The best doctor!
Worth watching this video, very well explained. Thank you for sharing.🙏
That was a very informative video that really helped me out alot
i hope ul post more in the future.. thanks Dr!
AWESOME!!! great explanation
Very very good teacher!! Thank you for the information..
Excellent presentation.
Beautiful explaination
Great video.. again super informative. Thank you!
This exam you just did is exactly what I have. Now how would you treat the patient in this video?
You should watch the entire playlist