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.
Marion Todres-Masarsky, DC, MA
Dr. Marion Todres-Masarsky received her BA and MA degrees in English from the University of Massachusetts / Boston. She also did graduate work in adult education at Rutgers University before completing her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at New York Chiropractic College in 1981. She has taught human anatomy and physiology at the college level.