When to see a doctor for cervical radiculopathy symptoms?

When to see a doctor for cervical radiculopathy symptoms?

Cervical radiculopathy - This involves the cervical nerve roots which can result in sensory or motor deficits with or without pain

C7 ( lower neck) is the most common

Usually, one-sided neck pain, and most people don't know when the pain started

Relief occurs with walking and lying down

Its Made worse with sitting and immobilization

Pain is usually constant

What we do to help- Adjustment to the neck and mid back , traction( y strap) massage therapy to secondary muscle spasms

Pain in the neck? It could be cervical radiculopathy

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About the Author

Dr Julian Simpson is an Australian chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal healthcare and rehabilitation.

He is a Board Member of the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation and has reviewed and written more than 800 evidence-based health articles focused on spinal health, rehabilitation, sports injuries and conservative care approaches.

His treatment focus includes:

• Chiropractic adjustments

  
  

• Sports chiropractic

  
  

• Massage therapy

  
  

• Shockwave therapy

  
  

• Laser therapy

  
  

• Non-surgical spinal decompression

  
  

Dr Simpson provides patient care through Healthwise Chiropractic, serving communities including Sunbury, Melton, Diggers Rest and surrounding regions.

Written by Dr Julian Simpson —21 Powlett Street Sunbury and 131 Wembley Avenue Strathtulloh (Melton)