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.
Ethan Pochman
Ethan Pochman is the Director of Marketing and Clinical Solutions at Performance Health, the maker of Biofreeze and Thera-Band products. He has worked in healthcare marketing for over a decade and has been a chiropractic patient during the same period. His team at Performance Health handles clinical education, marketing, research, and product development.