The cervical soft tissues in the neck are very susceptible to mechanical injury and traumas. The discs, ligaments, and nerves can be injured after a car accident, sports injury, or any other type of activity that causes abnormal force to the spine. When a nerve root is compressed in this region it can cause radiculopathy, which is when pain is felt down a specific region in the arms and hands.
For the majority of the time the cause of the radiating pain is a herniated disc, typically at the c5 c6 disc. When it herniated posterior it can push right up against the nerve root and cause shooting pain down the arm and hand, usually right down to the thumb and first finger. When this is felt it is important that a complete history and diagnosis is done. An MRI or CT scan can be used if indicated to view where exactly the herniated material is and at which part of the nerve it is putting pressure on. Surgery is an option available and the Doctor will go in and remove the material that is putting the pressure on the nerve. Cortisone Injections can be used to lower the inflammation in the area, but do not work to remove the portion of the disc that is now where it should be. There is also an alternative treatment that is used and it is called non-surgical cervical spinal decompression. Los Angeles Doctor has the machine and is helping thousands get out of neck pain. It works by sucking the c5 c6 disc herniation off of the nerve and back to its normal position. It takes a few weeks to get full recovery and lasting has been the norm. It is important to note that cervical collars are not recommended unless specified by a Doctor. If they are worn for too long it could make the situation worse. Enter your information today and a report and DVD will be mailed to you explaining this new procedure.
