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.
Pankti Fadia, DC, JD
Dr. Pankti Fadia is a Houston-based chiropractor with eight years of clinical experience specializing in personal-injury practice. She also just graduated with a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston and was expected to sit for the Texas Bar Examination in July 2026. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between chiropractic care and personal-injury law through clinical documentation, interpretation and legal proceedings. Her continuing-education program has been approved by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners for CE credit for licensed chiropractors in Texas.