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    Sports Medicine Insights

    Understand – Rehabilitate - Prevent

    CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY
    What is a Cervical Radiculopathy?

    The cervical spine consists of 7 moveable vertebrae


    numbered C1-C7. A cervical radiculopathy occurs when
    there is irritation, compression or damage to one or
    more of the nerve roots in your neck. The nerve roots are
    numbered C1-C8 based on the specific vertebrae they are
    associated with and are on both right and left side. The
    nerves exit small holes call foramen and then go on to
    supply the function to the shoulder, arms and hands.

    What are the causes?

    One or several of the nerve roots can be injured in an accident or can become irritated gradually over time due to
    degenerative arthritis. A cervical disc bulge or herniation can also cause compression on the nerve. When this happens
    the nerves exiting the foramen become impinged causing pain or other symptoms. 

    WHAT Depending on the severity symptoms may include arm pain, tingling, and/or
    ARE THE numbness. The location of these sensations may vary depending on what nerve
    roots are affected. 
    SYMPTOMS?

    • Physical rehabilitation to strengthen neck and postural muscles


    WHAT ARE • Cervical mobilization or manipulation techniques may provide pain relief
    THE TREATMENT • Manual or mechanical cervical traction
    • Ice or anti-inflammatories can relieve pain and reduce inflammation
    OPTIONS?  • In severe cases a cortisone injection may be recommended

    Exercise programming and prevention strategies


    It is important to include an exercise protocol that focuses on regaining strength and flexibility with specific postural
    retraining exercises. As for all exercise protocols, it is important to conduct the exercises on a regular basis for a minimum
    of 6-8 weeks. Discuss these options with your health care professional to determine which would be the best treatment
    approach for you.  

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