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.
Darren Schmidt, DC
Dr. Darren Schmidt is the founder of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor, Mich., the largest non-insurance nutrition clinic in the U.S.; and a clinical consultant and educational provider for Professional Co-op Services, Inc. His 7-Step Blueprint to Optimal Health and expertise in using the MVX Plus test position him as a leader in root-cause foundational nutrition. He offers in-depth training through mvxtraining.com.