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.
Jeff Sklar, DC
Dr. Jeff Sklar is the director of chiropractic services at Cancer Treatment Centers of America's (www.cancercenter.com) East Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia. He has been practicing chiropractic for more than 19 years and also serves as district director in Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association. He is a recent past recipient of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Clinical Innovation Award; a nationally recognized public speaker on the topic of integrative oncology; and has been featured in numerous magazine articles and television interviews about chiropractic treatment and integrative care for cancer patients."