Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is the irritation or compression of a nerve in the neck, producing pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates into the shoulder, arm, or hand.
About Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy — often called a pinched neck nerve — happens when a cervical nerve root becomes compressed or irritated as it exits the spine. The result is pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness traveling along the path of the affected nerve.
Common sources include a cervical herniated disc, degenerative changes, bone spurs, or cervical stenosis. With accurate diagnosis, most patients improve with non-surgical treatment.
Common symptoms
- Radiating pain from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand
- Tingling or numbness in specific fingers
- Weakness in the arm, hand, or grip
- Pain that worsens with turning or tilting the head
- Symptoms lasting more than a few days
What causes cervical radiculopathy
Herniated cervical disc pressing on a nerve root
Degenerative disc disease narrowing the disc space
Cervical spinal stenosis
Bone spurs (osteophytes) from age-related arthritis
Trauma — whiplash, sports injury, or falls
How we identify it
Accurate diagnosis comes first — so every treatment is aimed at the true source of pain.
- 01Detailed neurologic exam
- 02MRI imaging of the cervical spine
- 03EMG and nerve conduction studies when needed
How we treat cervical radiculopathy
Cervical epidural steroid injections
01Image-guided injection to reduce inflammation around the affected nerve root.
Learn moreSelective nerve root block
02Confirms which nerve is symptomatic while providing targeted relief.
Learn moreRegenerative medicine
04PRP and other regenerative options for chronic cervical disc problems in select cases.
Learn moreWhen to see a specialist
Get evaluated if neck and arm pain have lasted more than a few days, if you notice numbness or hand weakness, or if pain interferes with sleep or work.
Book Free ConsultationAll common symptoms
- Radiating pain from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand
- Tingling or numbness in specific fingers
- Weakness in the arm, hand, or grip
- Pain that worsens with turning or tilting the head
- Symptoms lasting more than a few days
Get expert care for cervical radiculopathy
Request a consultation and our specialists will identify the source of your pain and build a treatment plan around it.