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.
Courtney Craig, MS, DC
Dr. Courtney Craig is a DC graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida with a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She is a health and nutrition consultant for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia, and offers patient education through blogs, webinars, and podcasting at www.drcourtneycraig.com. Dr. Craig has nearly two decades of experience as a CFS patient and, now recovered, is dedicated to advancing treatment and understanding of these conditions.