hi chack

how did your injury happen?

remember
asking neuro surgerons they advice you to get an op cos they are trained to do it.

asking hands on therapists - advise - keep it as long as u can.

leading healthy physically and mentally life you should manage without operation obviously under good therapist guidence,some aches rather will appear,

operation? as well can be solution, seen patiens in pain after 10 years post ops, or with higher or lower levels affected.

all the best