question: hi several months ago 5, I had a radical cervucal disc replacement at c5/6.  I also had severe bilateral foraminal stenosis with disc rupture as a result from an accident there is some bulging in the disc above also. i am continuing to have bilateral arm pain and neck spasms and pain under the scapula w/ throbbing nerve pain to the left arm. usually how long before all the pain subsides. There has been significant relief from the surgery, yet still ongoing.Is it possible that there has been further degeneration to the disc space above that is causing the pain? age 43 height 5ft 4in. 125 pounds.