Cervical Radiculopathy - #19543

I don't even know how this started but for the past few months, my neck has been killing me. Like not just stiff or sore, but this deep, nagging pain that runs from my neck down into my right shoulder and sometimes into my arm. At first, I thought maybe I just slept wrong or something, but it’s been getting worse. Some days, the pain is a dull ache, other days it’s like an electric shock shooting down my arm. And then there’s the numbness. My fingers sometimes feel tingly, like when your foot falls asleep but in my hand, and it’s so weird and annoying. Someone mentioned cervical radiculopathy to me, so I started reading about it, and it sounds exactly like what I have. I spend a lot of time at my desk for work, looking at my laptop, and I think that might be making things worse. Posture is bad, I know, but fixing it is easier said than done. I went to a doctor, and they did an MRI, which showed a disc issue in my neck, pressing on a nerve. They suggested pain meds and maybe physical therapy, but I really don’t wanna rely on painkillers long-term. Plus, I’ve heard that for cervical radiculopathy, surgery is sometimes recommended, and that freaks me out. I don’t want surgery. Just no. That’s why I started looking into Ayurveda. I’ve read about Panchakarma and herbal treatments, but I’m not sure what would actually work for cervical radiculopathy. Are there specific herbs or oils that can reduce the nerve pain and inflammation? Also, is there anything I can do at home—like certain movements or diet changes—to help with this? I’d really appreciate any advice because I don’t want to keep waking up in pain every day. Has anyone here treated cervical radiculopathy with Ayurveda before? What worked for you? I just need a direction before this gets any worse.