Seems like I’ve had herniated cervical discs (C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7) for a year and a half now and I have been ignoring it.

Symptoms kept improving and reappearing which is why I postponed taking my MRI results to the doctor. Booked an appointment for next week.

Is it possible I’ve done permanent damage for waiting this long? My symptoms generally have greatly improved since they first appeared.
My upper back feels so tight though. When I take my shirt off it feels like I’m wearing something or almost numb (difficult to explain).