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.
DC Visits Philippines to Lecture on Chiropractic
Dr. Ken Sison, a Los Angeles, California practitioner, traveled to the Philippines in October to lecture on chiropractic care and nutrition. His trip to the Philippines, an annual event, involves seminars given at the YMCA in Manila as a guest lecturer of Ustaria Morales, MD, the YMCA's chairperson.