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.
New COCSA Outreach
The Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA) Board recently voted to adopt the Scoliosis Awareness Program produced by the Scoliosis Care Foundation. COCSA will partner with the foundation in offering scoliosis educational materials to chiropractic state associations nationwide.
“[This is] a great opportunity for the chiropractic profession to partner with a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the well-being of our children, and, together, to educate parents on the sometimes minor postural changes that could indicate a possible development of scoliosis,” commented Jeffrey Fedorko, DC, COCSA president.
For more information, visit www.scoliosiscare.org and www.cocsa.org.