While cervical disc pathology can unquestionably produce radiculopathy, many patients presenting with arm pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness do not exhibit the clinical behavior of true nerve-root compromise. In these cases, failure to differentiate the primary pain generator may lead to unnecessary spinal injections, nerve ablation procedures or surgical consultation despite limited likelihood of benefit.
Virginia Chiropractor Wins Top Award
The Virginia Society of Chiropractic (VSC) bestowed its "Chiropractor of the Year" award for 2001 on Daniel Cohen,DC,CAd, of Portsmouth. The host of the show "Health from a Different Perspective" (broadcast on his community's television station, WGOT), Dr. Cohen was recognized for his work with children and the disabled.
A member of the Virginia Society of Chiropractic Board of Directors, Dr. Cohen also chairs its insurance relations and interdisciplinary relations committees. He is a member of the International Chiropractors Association, and of the Chiropractic Performing Artists Association. His "CAd" designates him as a "certified addictionologist."
The VSC also presented Dr. Cohen with its "Outstanding Service Award" for work within the Tidewater District.