Arthur & Charlie, I know where you are coming from, I have the same thing only no where near as advanced as yours, the restrictions and problems are strictly in my neck and through traction and exercise I so far have maintained the feeling in my fingers and also stay fairly pain free(by my standards). How old are you guys, I was diagnosed with this about 5 or 6 years ago, I am 49.

The Tazman aka Martin Price
Proud father of a Devil Dog