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.
Jill Snell, DC, CKTI
Dr. Jill Snell, who also contributed to this article, is a member of the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia and works within a multidisciplinary clinic in Fernie, British Columbia. A 1997 graduate of New York Chiropractic College, she became a certified Kinesio taping instructor in 2008. Since then, she has instructed on taping protocols throughout the U.K. and Ireland at numerous locations, including the Olympic Medical Institute (OMI), the University of Bath and the Fulham Football Club.