Cervical radiculopathy is commonly known as pinched nerve is a neurological symptom. A change in the natural works of nerves is observed. As a result, it creates pain and weakness especially to the shoulders. Compression of one of the nerve roots near the cervical vertebrae are the cause of cervical radiculopathy. If you face this situation, you must contact a cervical radiculopathy specialist to find relief.
Causes
There are many causes. Some of them are:
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Nerve roots sometimes feel the pressure due to normal degenerative changes in the disc. This can cause cervical radiculopathy.
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For many people, ruptured discs are the causes of cervical radiculopathy. A herniated disc can cause pain in the nerve roots.
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In rare cases, sarcoidosis, infection and tumor in the spine are the causes of cervical radiculopathy.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of cervical radiculopathy is pain in the shoulder down to finger. The pain can spread in the neck, chest and upper back. There are other symptoms too. If a person has cervical radiculopathy, he may experience numbness or weakness in the muscles and lack of coordination.
It is obviously unknown to you that you are suffering from cervical radiculopathy. Here lies the importance of a cervical radiculopathy specialist. A cervical radiculopathy specialist will assess your condition by paying attention to your symptoms carefully. You may need an MRI and a certain X-Ray in this case. A highly trained physiotherapist can also assess your neurological condition as they have years of experience.
Treatments
The treatment of cervical radiculopathy depends on certain factors such as length of symptoms, level of pain and level of irritability.
Medication with physiotherapy is the most common neurological treatment option for cervical radiculopathy. For medication, your doctor may prescribe you certain anti-inflammatory medicines. But for physiotherapy, your doctor will advise you to find a trained therapist or provide you with a trained physiotherapist.
Only a trained physiotherapist has the knowledge and certain technique to treat your cervical radiculopathy and provide certain relief. A trained physiotherapist knows how to implement proper techniques such as reduction, maintenance and prevention in relieving your pain.
Surgery
Surgery is not always the case for cervical radiculopathy. It's the last treatment option. If medication and physiotherapy fail to provide a suitable solution, surgery becomes the only option. Surgeries are typically done to relieve you from excessive pressure (occurs due to significant compression). Two of the most common surgical procedures in this case are Anterior Cervical Disc Fusion and Posterior Cervical Laminectomy.
At Neuroscience Specialists, you will get your special care for your specific neurological disorder. We have world class neurosurgeons. They will perform an examination of your symptoms, find out the root of the cause and provide you with a treatment. Call us to schedule your appointment.
**Disclaimer- Information presented here is not intended to be qualified medical advice. Nothing expressed herein creates a doctor-patient relationship.