u/Engr-FaisalRehman

I have disc bulges at C3-C4-C5, most likely from frequent travel and long hours of sitting. My main symptoms are pain in my left arm and persistent numbness. One strange thing I’ve noticed is that when I lie flat on the ground, the pain becomes almost normal, although the numbness is still there.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
Did you recover without surgery? What helped you the most?
Physical therapy?
Posture correction?
Sleeping on a firm surface or the floor?
Reducing laptop/computer use?
Exercises or lifestyle changes?
I’m trying to understand whether surgery is the only option or if conservative treatment worked for others. I’d really appreciate hearing your real experiences and recovery stories.