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.
Allen Woodruff
Allen Woodruff is the founder and owner of Synergy Therapeutic Systems, offering comprehensive rehab exercise equipment to the chiropractic profession for over 18 years. He has lectured and trained offices nationwide in exercise rehab health and can be contacted with questions / comments regarding this article at allenwoodruff@targetexercises.com.