playsharp,have you ever had an actual c spine MRI to see just where this nerve is actually being compromised at?all of the nerves that run thru to the fingers/hands,actually all start way up at the spinal cord level in that c spine.starting from there would be a good idea.that way you are starting at the very beginning and working your way down.obtaining an EMG right from your c spine would also be an excellent idea.this would show if there actually is any real compression or heavy affectaion of any given nerve.if your actual nerve flow is being impeded,it would show it on an EMG/NCS.just a thought for you.Marcia