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.
Guy Riekeman, DC
Dr. Guy Riekeman, chancellor emeritus of Life University, has been an innovator, visionary and leader in the chiropractic profession for five decades. He pioneered patient education on video, built the largest management program of its time, and was the president / chancellor of the two largest chiropractic colleges. With his latest venture, My Lifestyle iQ (MLiQ), he has established himself as a leader in chiropractic remote patient management: the next advance in patient education and management of patient lifestyle behaviors, in conjunction with transforming health through chiropractic care and international education.