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.
Michael Reuben, DC
Dr. Michael Reuben graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College – Los Angeles in 1982. He practiced in both California and Colorado, ultimately focusing on athletic training, conditioning and rehabilitation. Through treating his niece's barrel racing group, he became interested in treating the equine athlete, becoming a certified veterinary chiropractitioner in 2004 and eventually traveling throughout most of the western states providing his services to both horse and rider. Dr. Reuben created his own career with outside-the-box thinking, and believes it is absolutely necessary if we want to save ours.