Hi, 5 years ago I was diagnosed with a herniated disc at C5-C6. I had the classic symtoms-pins and needles and/or numbness down right arm to thumb and forefinger.Painful shoulder and muscles around scapula etc. Numerous visits with a Physiotherapist did not help.The symptoms went away after 4 visits with an osteopath. They returned and this time 5 visits with a chiropractor and I was relieved of the symptoms. They returned 6 visits with a chiro, no relief but a visit with a myotherapist who adjusted my hips and no more symptoms! They returned. I went back to the original osteopath thinking I will get on top of this as the symptoms were mild and only with a particular movement, but three viists later and the nerve was very easily aggravated. So I started going to our local physio who suggested traction. I was keen on this idea. Two session and the symtoms settled so that I wasnt constantly uncomfortable but my after last session of traction I ended up with pins and needles and numbness and pain all the time even when lying down which was usually the position that gave me some relief.
Sooo what does this mean? What has happened to cause this problem and will it go away?I was hoping traction would be my answer in the future and a good way to maintain but can it damage the nerve or the disc or the vertebrae?
Thanks and looking forward to some answers.

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