Recurring and increasing pain over my right shoulder blade led me to various doctors and an MRI. I've been diagnosed with degenerative discs, causing a pinched nerve / radiculopathy. Surgery has been recommended with a titanium plate.

To say that I'm not excited about this is an understatement.

I know this is limited information for a complex problem, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with such a condition / remedy. Do other forms of treatment work long term?

Thanks in advance.