On 3/2/2025 at 2:06 PM, CharlieH said:

Unfortunately there is unlikely to be any "quick fix" if this is nerve or soft tissue related, correct exercise/stretch  routine, and decent massage (not the soft happy ending type) should see improvement. The work is mostly on your part, with posture, flexibility exercise and strengthening supporting muscles.

 

Why not go along to the suggested physiotherapy centre and get an assessment and go from there .

 

I would try this before incurring possibly unnecessary expense of MRI etc, not saying rule it out, but if you are paying and not insurance I would explore other options before digging into the bank balance for specialist or imaging etc. 

I thought I would update this thread as it may help anyone interested. I have been considering the advice by @CharlieH and @Sheryl. I have been following a number of sites online and tried to work out an exercise programme for myself, so far no better. I have also had 6 chiropractor sessions again no better. So I have bit the bullet and booked an MRI at SamitiveJ hospital in ChonBuri for a C Spine MRI without contrast, it's on promotion at 5,888 baht plus pre consultation fee of between 800 and 1500 baht. Depending how this goes I may visit a Spine specialist recommended by @Sheryl

 

Thanks again 

2 minutes ago, jimn said:

I thought I would update this thread as it may help anyone interested. I have been considering the advice by @CharlieH and @Sheryl. I have been following a number of sites online and tried to work out an exercise programme for myself, so far no better. I have also had 6 chiropractor sessions again no better. So I have bit the bullet and booked an MRI at SamitiveJ hospital in ChonBuri for a C Spine MRI without contrast, it's on promotion at 5,888 baht plus pre consultation fee of between 800 and 1500 baht. Depending how this goes I may visit a Spine specialist recommended by @Sheryl

 

Thanks again 

That is an excellent price for MRI. 

 

Makd sure to get the scan on DVD so spine specialist can directly review it.  

Update and hopefully final one. I had my MRI at the SamitiveJ hospital yesterday. The final cost was 8,080 baht. This included MRI, doctor fees before and after MRI and 1 week medication. As @CharlieH suggested I have 

C6 Nerve Root (C5-C6 Disc Level):

Pain can radiate from the neck to the shoulder, outer upper arm, down to the thumb and index finger.

The doctor prescribed Lyrica (Pregabalin) 75mg for minimum 6 weeks and Celebrex 200mg the same. He said 90% will work if not an operation. He said Physio will probably not help. Fingers crossed this will work. Thanks once again to Charlie and @Sheryl.