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Arm pain
If you have cervical radiculopathy, that feeling of pain, numbness, and weakness in your arm isn’t likely to go away on its own. Intense pain, numbness, or weakness in your arm and shoulder is commonly caused by a neck injury.
Relief Is Closer Than It Seems
However, it doesn’t have to be all bad news. Over the years, we have treated thousands of patients, and a very high percentage have found their way back to recovery – even when it seemed there was no light at the end of the tunnel.
Cause of your Arm pain
If a disc, bone or ligament irritates or compresses a nerve root in your neck, it can create symptoms in your arm and shoulder. The nerves that exit the spine in your neck are responsible for the sensation and strength in your arm, and when those nerves become aggravated, it can result in pain. Cervical radiculopathy is often misdiagnosed. It would seem as though the pain in your arm would be an “arm problem,” not a neck problem. Arthritic and degenerative changes slowly change the structure of your spine. Add in any sports injuries, poor posture, and the effects of gravity, and you quickly create a situation where your biomechanics, or how you move, is less than ideal. If left uncorrected over a period of time, this can result in destructive changes to the bone, disc, and ligament which in turn irritate the nearby nerves causing pain and/or a numb sensation. Research has shown Chiropractic care can provide more relief than many commonly prescribed medications and injections. The care we provide at the Ipswich Spine Clinic is specifically designed for you to help you find long term and lasting relief and regain your quality of life.
Relief Begins with the Right Support
Whether you choose to proceed with treatment is entirely your decision. If the care you need is beyond our scope, we will refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional. Book your Appointment today and take the first step toward lasting back pain relief.