Cervical Spine Disorder Treatment in India

Reyansh Garcia, a 42-year-old construction foreman...

Reyansh Garcia, a 42-year-old construction foreman and father of three, had always been strong and active. For two years, he endured worsening neck pain and stiffness, which he initially dismissed as work-related strain. The pain became sharp and radiated down his right arm, causing numbness in his fingers and making it difficult to grip his tools or even hold a coffee cup. An MRI revealed a severe herniated disc at C5-C6, compressing the nerve root. His spine surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) after conservative treatments like physical therapy and epidural injections provided only temporary relief. Reyansh was terrified of surgery and the potential impact on his ability to provide for his family. The procedure went smoothly. The first weeks of recovery were challenging, with neck brace discomfort and reliance on his wife for daily tasks. However, by six weeks, the radiating arm pain was completely gone. At three months, with guided physical therapy, he regained strength and returned to a supervisory role at work. Emotionally, he transitioned from fear and frustration about his declining abilities to immense relief and gratitude. He feels he has regained control of his life and can now be fully present for his children's activities without constant pain.