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.
Ron Teeguarden, MH
Ron Teeguarden, a master herbalist, is widely recognized as one of the foremost herbalists in America. He has written two major books on Chinese tonic herbalism: Chinese Tonic Herbs, recognized as the book that introduced the art of tonic herbalism to the American public; and The Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs (originally published as Radiant Health in 1998 by Warner Books and still reviewed as such on Amazon). Ron has been featured in articles in Time Magazine, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times and The New York Times, and many other newspapers and magazines; and in numerous news stories on television, including features on NBC, HBO and CNN. He is the co-founder of Dragon Herbs."