Cervical radiculopathy is the medical term for when a spinal disc in your neck is irritating or compressing a nerve root, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm and hand. Specific neck movements like twisting or bending may increase your pain. This can happen because of injury or degenerative changes in the spine. The good news is that over 95% of people get well with chiropractic care.

A pinched nerve in your neck can cause a lot of pain, and it can be tempting to reach for medications for relief. However, research shows that you might want to call your chiropractor first. The Annals of Internal Medicine found that chiropractic adjustments provided more relief than medications for people suffering from neck pain, and the relief was long-lasting. The patients in the study experienced statistically significant pain relief up to one year after the initial treatment!

• Discs in your neck can compress or irritate your nerves, causing pain, numbness, or weakness
• Research has shown that chiropractic adjustments were more effective than medication in the short and long term
• Chronic neck pain can be reduced by up to 75% or more after chiropractic adjustments

Research has shown that chiropractic is an extremely safe and effective healthcare option for treating neck pain or pinched nerves. Additionally, chiropractors are trained to help you proactively combat neck pain and to prevent it from showing up in the first place. Ask us about some simple stretches exercises you can perform to help improve your range of motion while keeping your discs and nerves healthy and happy.

Science Sources:

Spinal Manipulation, Medication, or Home Exercise With Advice for Acute and Subacute Neck Pain- AnRandomized Trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, Volume 156, 2012
Safety of Chiropractic Manipulation of the Cervical Spine. SPINE, Volume 32, 2007
Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Chiropractic Treatment of Adults with Neck Pain. Journal of
Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Volume 37. 2014
Outcomes from Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Confirmed Symptomatic Cervical Disk Herniation Patients Treated with High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulative Therapy. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2013