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.
Jennifer Illes, DC, Med. Ac., CKTI
Dr. Jennifer Illes graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2005 after completing undergraduate studies at Brock University. She practiced in Niagara Falls and Mississauga for several years while implementing functional integrated therapy (a combination of contemporary medical acupuncture, soft-tissue techniques, and elastic therapeutic taping.) She later moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., where she currently is a clinical science instructor at National University of Health Sciences' Florida campus. As a certified Kinesio taping instructor, she travels worldwide and teaches postgraduate courses in the Kinesio Taping Method.