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.
Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc
Dr. Kim Peirano practices in San Rafael, Calif. She is an author, speaker, intuitive healer and educator; and the founder of the Integrative Healing Institute, offering CEU courses in the field of spirit-mind-body medicine.