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.
Denise Vuich, DC
Dr. Denise Vuich is the president and executive director of Vuich Vendor Services and is currently in private practice in the Los Angeles area. She maintains a concierge practice focusing on family chiropractic and nutritional counseling. Her education began at Penn State University, where she majored in biology and physiology; and continued at New York Chiropractic College, where she completed her doctorate in chiropractic. Reach Dr. Vuich with questions and comments at www.physiciansvendorservices.com."