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Cervical Radiculopathy

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Cervical radiculopathy is a term used to describe radiating arm pain, numbness, or weakness caused by inflammation or pinching of a spinal nerve in the neck. Cervical radiculopathy can result from a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or stenosis (narrowing) of the cervical spine.

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Cervical Radiculopathy

  • Radiating arm pain, numbness, or weakness from an inflamed or pinched spinal nerve

  • Caused by two conditions

  • Disc herniation or “rupture”

  • Foraminal Stenosis – gradual narrowing of the nerve tunnel (foramen) due to:

  • Disc bulging from disc degeneration

  • Bone spurs from arthritis

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