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.
Brock Rutherford, MS, ATC
Brock Rutherford is a certified athletic trainer and president of Therapy Innovations LLC. He has over 14 years of clinical experience and has spent the past six years researching, developing and marketing heat therapy modalities. For more information, contact Brock at www.therapy-innovations.com."