Dr. Jeff Langmaid presents a short YouTube segment defining cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that may worsen with neck movement) and outlines causes (injury, age-related degeneration). He emphasizes chiropractic care as a safe, effective alternative to drugs or surgery, claims over 95% of people improve with natural healthcare, and cites an Annals of Internal Medicine study reporting chiropractic adjustments provided more pain relief than medications with benefits lasting up to one year. He also notes chiropractors can teach stretches and exercises to improve range of motion and help prevent neck problems.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff Langmaid. Back this week with another episode of Research that Matters. TV Cervical radiculopathy is the medical term for when a spinal disc in your neck irritates or compresses a nerve root, causing pain, numbness, tingling or weakness in your arm and hand. Specific neck movements like twisting or bending may increase the pain. This can happen because of injury or degenerative changes in the spine as we age. Fortunately, most people do not require risky surgery or dangerous drugs to find relief. Over 95% of people get well with natural healthcare such as chiropractic. A pinched nerve in your neck can cause a lot of pain and it can be tempting to reach for the medications to find relief, but research shows us you may want to contact your chiropractor before reaching for any pills. The Annals of Internal Medicine found that chiropractic adjustments provided more pain relief than medications for people suffering with neck pain, and the relief was long lasting. The patients in this study experienced statistically significant relief for up to one year after the initial treatment. Research has shown chiropractic to be an extremely safe and effective healthcare option to take care of neck pain or pinched nerves. Additionally, chiropractors are trained to help you proactively combat neck pain and hopefully even prevent it from showing up in the first place. Ask us about some simple stretches and exercises that you can perform to help improve your range of motion while keeping your discs and nerves healthy and happy.
