Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Based on the description of symptoms, I suspect that you have suffered a cervical disc prolapse causing compression over the corresponding nerve root resulting in pain going down the upper limb along with numbness. An MRI scan of the cervical spine is needed to establish the exact severity of the disc prolapse. The general management guidelines of this condition is as follows - Soft Collar: Soft collar allow the muscles of the neck to rest and limit neck motion. This can help decrease pinching of nerve roots with movement. Soft collars should only be worn for short periods of time, because long-term wear can decrease the strength of neck muscles. Medicines: Analgesic are needed in the acute phase. Muscle relaxants are essential for relieving muscle spasms once the acute pain subsides. Neurotropic vitamins like METHYLCOBALAMINE (activated Vit B12) or PREGABALIN will help in alleviating the neuropathic pain. Cervical traction: may enlarge the disc space, permitting the prolapse to subside. Intermittent cervical traction for not more than 30 minutes at a time. Physiotherapy: Once the acute phase of pain has subsided, Isometric strengthening exercises of the paravertebral muscles are started. Improving neck strength and flexibility with simple exercises may lessen discomfort and pain. Moist heat can be useful Epidural steroids: are useful for patients with severe radicular pains in the limbs. Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory preparation and so its injections in the epidural space can decrease swelling as well as pain. If the symptoms do not resolve with the above measures, consult an orthosurgeon and follow his advice. Hope this information is helpful. Good day