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.
David B. Fishkin, DC, MPH
Dr. David B. Fishkin, the founder and director of the Dry Needling Institute, has been in practice since 1988, an NYCC graduate and has been developing and applying this technique since 1998. Dr. Fishkin also has been active nationally educating various state chiropractic associations as well as state regulatory agencies about this technique and how it fits into the scope of practice in those states of which 16 currently accept it.