re: Anyone Dealt with herniated discs in the neck?

Back in 1998, when I was 45, I had c6 c7 fused. i was having muscle spasms in my chest, back, and right triceps nonstop day and night. Fusion completely stopped all pain and spasms,
Fast forward to April 2024, and I had fusion of c2 through t2. Not that it would be needed in a younger person, but the doctor also did laminectomies along with each fusion. Before the surgery, I saw the MRI picture and I couldn't believe how destroyed my neck was. Likely the result of a horrendous car wreck in 2002. I'm just about recovered, just a little minor feel of discomfort when i tilt my head back too far. Next and likely last appointment with Neurosurgeon is September 5th. Won't go into all the issues I was experiencing physically or emotionally but I am SO much better now.
Not saying this is the solution for everybody but for me, it's been magical. Very glad I did it.