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1). Cervical Radiculopathy: Diagnosing a Pinched Nerve in the Neck By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
When a nerve is pinched in the neck’s spinal column, pain can be such a prominent symptom that more subtle, but diagnostic, aspects are overlooked.
By way of background, the spinal cord in the neck is connected to the nerves of the arms through pairs of spinal nerves. These spinal nerves, also known as roots or “radicles,” transmit incoming messages (electrical impulses) from the arms’ nerves concerning sensations of touch, pain, heat and cold on various patches of skin.
Article Related to: cervical, radiculopathy, root, pinch, disk, herniated, slipped, emg, mri, myelogram, electromyogram, nerve conduction, diagnosis, weakness, numbness
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2). Cervical Radiculopathy: Treating a Pinched Nerve in the Neck By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
Let's suppose that you have been diagnosed as having a pinched nerve in your neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy. If so, you probably have pain in the neck and one shoulder. The pain might radiate into your arm and you might have weakness or numbness in the arm as well. Moving your neck in certain positions probably worsens the pain.
If you're a younger adult, the pinch could be due to a herniated (slipped) disc.
Article Related to: cervical spine, spinal nerve, radiculopathy, cervical spondylosis, herniated disc, spinal surgery, cloward, collar, physical therapy, physiotherapy, traction, spinal injection
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