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.
Danielle Finden, DC
Danielle Trego Finden, DC, has been in private practice for six years developing and implementing the techniques described in her new book, A Guide to Alternative Chiropractic Technique: How to Keep Your Healing Practice from Hurting You. Supporting videos with narration of each technique can be accessed through a subscription to the website www.HowToAdjust.com with a seminar schedule for hands-on instruction as well. She serves as adjunct faculty at Northwestern Health Sciences University both as a classroom instructor and as a community based internship supervisor. Contact her at dr.finden@gmail.com."