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.
Judy Nutz Campanale, DC, ACP
Dr. Judy Campanale currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations (FSCO) and is the federation's immediate past president, the first woman ever to serve as president of any national chiropractic association.