deteriorating disks in upper back and neck?

I'm sorry about your deteriorating discs. You are very young to have this condition. At this point I do think you really need to be seeing a qualified spinal specialist (if your not already) that will follow your condition closely. Deteriorating discs really is something you might find that surgery is the only option. And I have to say as a person who is older than you (an adult who is a mother), I have had a couple spinal surgeries and have to say I have come out of it much better than before. I also suffered from very painful conditions. I still stay very active and don't have to rely on pain management. So, I consider my surgeries a success. I will say some aren't as lucky, but you are very young and with good PT should do very post surgery. Again, the key is having a very qualified spinal specialist to follow your condition.

Of course you don't have to surgery, but I would definitely make sure you still have regular visits with a spinal specialist to follow your condition closely.

You're in my thoughts.

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