Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical description of when a nerve root in the cervical spine bec…
Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical description of when a nerve root in the cervical spine becomes inflamed or damaged, resulting in a change in neurological function. Neurological deficits, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the neck into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers. Pins-and-needles tingling and/or pain, which can range from achy to shock-like or burning, may also radiate down into the arm and/or hand.
Cervical Nerve Roots and Radiculopathy
There are 8 pairs of cervical nerve roots, numbered C1 through C8, in the cervical spine. These nerve roots branch from the spinal cord and exit both sides of the spinal canal through an intervertebral foramen (small bony opening between the adjacent vertebrae). These cervical nerves then branch out further to supply muscles that enable functioning of the shoulders, arms, hands, and fingers. They also carry sensory fibers to the skin that provide sensation.
The most common causes of cervical radiculopathy are when a nerve root becomes inflamed or damaged due to a nearby bone spur or cervical herniated disc, such as from spinal degeneration over time or an injury.1 Many other less common causes of cervical radiculopathy are possible, such as infection or tumor.
Best Treatment for Cervical Pain and cervical radiculopathy including Physiotherapy, which focuses on Pain Management and Strengthening muscles around the cervical spine.
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