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.
Jason Jaeger, DC, FCBP
Dr. Jason Jaeger, a graduate of Southern California University of Health Sciences, is the district IV director and vice president of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) as of 2026. He is also a member of the Chiropractic Physicians Board of Nevada, serving as secretary-treasurer. He currently holds or has held adjunct faculty positions at SCU, Cleveland University - Kansas City, Parker University, and Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Jaeger is also trained in Clinical Biomechanics of Posture (CBP) and developed the Universal Tractioning System (UTS).