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.
Shawn Veltman
Shawn Veltman, a graduate of McMaster University (Bachelor of Commerce degree), operates out of Hamilton, Ontario. He is the founder of SV & A Chiropractic Consulting. Contact Shawn with questions and comments regarding this article at shawn@svachiro.com.