24/09/2025
๐ฅ Cervical Nerve Root Impingement (Cervical Radiculopathy) ๐ฅ
This happens when a nerve in your neck gets compressed or irritated โ often from a herniated disc, arthritis/bone spurs, or trauma.
๐ Common Symptoms
โข Neck + arm pain
โข Numbness or tingling in the arm/hand/fingers
โข Weakness (grip, lifting, pushing)
โข Symptoms usually follow a specific nerve root pattern:
โข C5 โ Shoulder pain, weak deltoid
โข C6 โ Pain into thumb, weak wrist extension
โข C7 โ Pain into middle finger, weak triceps
โข C8 โ Pain into ring/little finger, weak grip
๐งช Diagnosis
โข Clinical exam + MRI
โข Spurlingโs test (turn head + pressure reproduces symptoms)
โข EMG nerve testing (if needed)
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Management
โข Rest + activity modification
โข Physical therapy (posture, traction, strengthening)
โข Medications (NSAIDs, nerve pain meds)
โข Injections for persistent pain
โข Surgery only if severe/progressive weakness or spinal cord compression
๐ก Most cases improve with conservative care ๐
๐จ But if you notice worsening weakness, severe pain, or balance/bowel/bladder changes โ see a doctor immediately.
โจ Protect your neck. Stay strong, stay informed. ๐ช