Condition We Treat
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated, causing pain, numbness or weakness that radiates into the shoulder, arm or hand.
What is Cervical Radiculopathy?
Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated, causing pain, numbness or weakness that radiates into the shoulder, arm or hand.
Physiotherapy relieves nerve pressure, reduces symptoms and restores neck and arm function.
Common Symptoms
- Pain radiating into the arm
- Numbness or tingling
- Arm or hand weakness
- Neck stiffness
- Pain worsened by neck movement
Causes
- Disc herniation
- Age-related spinal changes
- Bony narrowing of nerve openings
- Poor posture
- Neck injury
Risk Factors
- Desk-based work
- Poor posture
- Age-related changes
- Previous neck injury
- Repetitive strain
When to See a Physiotherapist
- Arm pain, numbness or tingling
- Weakness in the arm or hand
- Symptoms not improving
- Pain affecting sleep or work
- Worsening neurological signs
How We Treat It
- Assessment to identify the affected nerve
- Manual therapy to reduce compression
- Nerve mobility exercises
- Postural correction and strengthening
- Pain-relief modalities
Expected Recovery
Most cases improve with physiotherapy over several weeks, avoiding the need for surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients recover well with physiotherapy without needing surgery.
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