Radiculopathy

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What is it?

Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy occurs when inflammation or injury of a nerve results in pain, numbness or weakness in the part of the body supplied by that nerve.

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What are the symptoms?

In the neck, radiculopathy occurs when a nerve is irritated or injured, and pain, numbness and/or weakness is referred into the neck, trapezius, between the shoulder blades, arms or may cause headaches.

In the back, radiculopathy occurs when a nerve is irritated or injured, and pain, numbness and/or weakness is referred into the back, buttocks, hips, groins, thighs, legs, or feet.

If you notice any of these symptoms, make an appointment with the CPMP | Comprehensive Pain Management Partners team of spine and pain management specialists. They offer state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and treatments to relieve your pain and restore your quality of life.

What are the causes?

The most common cause of radiculopathy is a herniated disc. A herniated disc occurs when the soft gel-like interior of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the rubbery outer shell. In many cases, the bulge compresses a nerve in your spine, causing radiculopathy symptoms. Other issues that cause radiculopathy include:

  • Bone spurs
  • Tumors
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Compression fractures
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Scoliosis

Risk of radiculopathy increases with age and weight. Repetitive motions and poor posture also contribute to your chances of developing an injured or irritated nerve.

Treatment

The CPMP | Comprehensive Pain Management Partners team of spine and pain management specialists provide treatments to relieve the irritation and inflammation of your spinal nerves, such as:

  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Epidural injections
  • Facet joint injections
  • Radiofrequency ablation
  • Neuromodulation (Spinal Cord Stimulation)
  • Regenerative Medicine

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