When Ben realized he needed to see a spine specialist regarding his cervical spine symptoms in 2012, he returned to SpineNevada. At SpineNevada, Ben was first seen by Dr. Jonathan Burns, a fellowship-trained interventional pain management physician who specializes in helping patients return to activity non-surgically.
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Dr. Burns ordered an MRI of his cervical spine which showed a large C5-6 disc herniation compressing and distorting the spinal cord and left C6 nerve root. Dr. Burns next consulted with Dr. Lynch. Meanwhile, Ben’s symptoms were worsening and making his normal, active lifestyle impossible. Dr. Lynch performed the C5-6 ACDF and Ben felt much better after. Ben gradually returned to light activity, such as walking. About two months following surgery, he started attending physical therapy where he learned exercises that would strengthen his muscles. He also slowly returned to lifting weights and hiking. Today, Ben is not limited at all in activity and remains pain free. “Being in the Marine Corps is important to me and Dr. Lynch understood this, he has helped me stay active in the Marines twice now,” Ben reflects. He is back to full active duty in the Marine Corps.
