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.
Steven Brown, DC, LAc
Dr. Steven Brown attended law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego; then decided on a career in chiropractic instead after having success with chiropractic treatment of sports injuries. He completed his DC degree and an acupuncture certification in 1994 at Logan University. Dr. Brown practices in Tempe, Ariz. (www.brownchiro.com) and is a faculty associate in the Kinesiology Department of Arizona State University, teaching functional anatomy, and kinesiology & exercise physiology.