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.
Perry A. Cammisa, DC
Dr. Perry Cammisa is National Medical Advisor to Power Plate®, owner of Ultimate ChiroCare™; the largest Power Plate training and treatment medical facility in North America www.ultimatechirocare.com. He co-founded BStrong4Life™, a state of the art proprietary neuro-musculoskeletal training system www.bstrong4life.com. He designed and patented several pieces of equipment used in biomechanical x-ray protocols, exercise and rehabilitation.