03/12/2025
๐ง Understanding Cervical Nerve Root Pain (C4-C8)
When a nerve root in the cervical spine (neck region) becomes compressed or irritated, it can lead to a condition known as cervical radiculopathy.
This often occurs due to a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or degenerative changes in the spine. Each nerve root corresponds to specific muscles, joints, and skin areas.
When affected, it can cause pain, weakness, tingling, or numbness that radiates along predictable patterns, known as dermatomes:
๐๐ฟC4 Nerve Root - Affects shoulder strength, particularly trapezius and rhomboids.
๐๐ฟC5 Nerve Root Causes pain/weakness in shoulder and arm (deltoid, biceps, brachioradialis).
๐๐ฟC6 Nerve Root -Impacts shoulder, arm, and wrist (including supinator and wrist extensors).
๐๐ฟC7 Nerve Root Pain radiates from neck to middle finger, affecting triceps and forearm extensors.
๐๐ฟC8 Nerve Root - Weakness and pain in hands/fingers, often impairing grip strength. Identifying the specific nerve root involved helps clinicians design targeted treatment plans, which may include: โ Physical therapy & posture correction โ Anti-inflammatory medications โ Nerve mobilization exercises โ In severe cases, surgical decompression Research continues to show that early diagnosis and conservative care can prevent chronic nerve damage and restore mobility.
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