Just a quick word. I had the first of three herniated disks 12 years ago. the arm pain, numbness, tingling, and the lost strength are a direct result of the herniated discs touching the nerves. I had to have surgery EVERY time I had a herniated disc. I went through thr epidurals, the pain meds, the physical therapy....it just does not work. The surgery is quite easy to recover from, and I had immediate arm pain relief in the recovery room after my surgery.
All my best to you. Good Luck!!