I had a discectomy at C 6/7 in 2000, I'm just now starting back pretty hard and my left side Pec.& Tri. strength are lagging at the last few reps:and that was always my dominant side. I would have thought that after 5 years my strength would be the same on both sides. Has anyone else had this problem and did it finally catch up? Or is this permanent nerve damage that will be a permanent obstacle? Thanks, KK.