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.
Demetris Elia, DC, CFMP
Dr. Demetris Elia is a mobile chiropractor in the Dallas, Texas metroplex. He graduated from Parker University in 2019 and has been in private practice since 2020. As a certified functional medicine provider, Dr. D has been selected as one of the best chiropractors in Dallas two years in a row by Expertise.com.