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.
Mike Robinson
Mike Robinson held high-level positions within the pharmaceutical industry for three decades, including former national sales promotion manager for Bristol-Myers-Squibb and former vice president of sales and marketing for Romark Pharmaceuticals. He is now the vice president of NuLean (www.nulean.com) which has been serving doctors of chiropractic and their patients for more than 10 years with research-verified benefits and patient-proven results."