Struggling with neck pain that just won't go away? In this episode, Dr. JD Dudum reveals 3 hidden signs that may point to a cervical disc herniation—plus what to do if traditional treatments haven't worked. He shares the powerful story of Anne, a patient who tried everything from physical therapy to acupuncture and was still waking up in pain—until decompression therapy changed her life. Learn how flexion-extension x-rays helped identify instability, how proper angle-specific decompression made all the difference, and why modifying the "standard protocol" can lead to real results.
Whether you're dealing with neck pain, rhomboid pain, or arm tingling, this episode is packed with insights that could finally explain what's really going on—and how to fix it.
00:55 – Sign #1: Neck pain not responding to typical treatments
01:40 – Sign #2: Rhomboid stabbing pain that won't go away
02:17 – Sign #3: Arm numbness or tingling that's worsening
02:45 – Bonus Sign: Coughing/sneezing pain
05:05 – Anne's case: Chronic pain, no sleep, facing injections
06:30 – Flexion-extension x-rays reveal hidden instability
08:55 – Why cervical instability is more common than lumbar
09:20 – Final advice and how to find help
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