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Cervical Radiculopathy
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
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Radiating arm pain, numbness, or weakness from an inflamed or pinched spinal nerve
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Caused by two conditions
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Disc herniation or “rupture”
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Foraminal Stenosis – gradual narrowing of the nerve tunnel (foramen) due to:
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Disc bulging from disc degeneration
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Bone spurs from arthritis
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