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.
Pediatric Chiropractic
Lynn Gerner, DC, FICPA, IBCLC
Dr. Lynn Gerner is a 2004 Life Chiropractic College West graduate, a fellow with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and an international board-certified lactation consultant. She has been in full-time clinical practice for the past 21 years, specializing in perinatal, pediatrics and breastfeeding support. Dr. Gerner is also an adjunct faculty member at Life West and an instructor with the ICPA. She also actively conducts research to advance the credibility and awareness of chiropractic care in this arena. Her main goal in this work is to educate all pediatric care providers about the effectiveness and importance of the chiropractic adjustment for the resolution of feeding dysfunction, therefore promoting the overall lifetime health of children worldwide. Learn more at thegoodlifedavischiropractic.com and www.thegoodlifelearning.com.