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.
Chris Feil, DC
Dr. Chris Feil, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, has an undergraduate degree in exercise physiology and completed a multidisciplinary internship at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He practices in Baltimore.