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.
Thomas Feeney, DC
Dr. Thomas Feeney is a 1997 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and practices in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, where he has treated thousands of recreational and professional athletes. He is an assistant ART instructor, and has had articles published by Athletics Weekly, 220 Triathlon, Train, Telegraph, the Titleist Performance Institute and STACK.