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 Lovern, DC, DIBCN, CCSP, FASA, FICC
Dr. Jennifer Lovern is the director of the emergency chiropractic support organization Chiropractic Action Team. A 2003 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College - Los Angeles, she moved to Italy in 2005 and was operating her own practice in central Italy when the 2009 earthquake struck. Currently, she is working for a doctor in California, but plans on returning to Italy to practice and coordinate future CAT projects.