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.
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Kara Credle is the clinical nutrition communication specialist at Standard Process and manages content for WholisticMatters.com. Kara has a master's degree in science writing and a bachelor's degree in biology, specializing in translating the technical content of clinical nutrition science into relatable education for health care practitioners and nutrition enthusiasts.