I have a herniated disk in my neck and it was pressing on a nerve. I had to walk around with my arm lifted above my head to help alleviate the pain. I went to physical therapy and still do the exercises that keep my neck from getting too tight. Meds never worked for me and I don't like to be doped up anyway. I'm dopey enough without pills!

My doctor said I will eventually have to have surgery down the road in four or five years but I'm believing that if I do the exercises and don't have anymore run-ins with garbage cans on steep drive-ways, I won't have to have that surgery (don't ask! [Big Grin] ) The thought of surgery on my neck makes me cringe.