Could That Shoulder Pain Really Stem From the Neck?
Nerve roots C3 through C8 all pass through a specific part of the shoulder. Watch Cervical Nerve Anatomy Animation. If a cervical nerve root becomes compressed or irritated in the neck, it …
How Cervical Radiculopathy Causes Pain, Numbness, and Weakness
The exact location of pain, tingling, numbness, and/or weakness depends on which cervical nerve root is compressed. For example, compression of the C7 nerve may lead to symptoms that are …
Cervical Herniated Disc Signs and Symptoms | Spine-health
Neck pain. This pain is typically felt toward the back or side of the neck. It can range from a mild pain that feels tender when touched to a sharp or burning pain. Radicular pain. This pain can …
How Long Does a Pinched Nerve Last? - Spine-health
Pinched nerve in the neck. Nerve inflammation or compression in the neck (cervical spine) often occurs in the C5-C6 and C6-C7 spinal motion segments, causing impingement of the C6 or C7 …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome vs. Cervical Radiculopathy - Spine-health
Clinical evaluation, electrodiagnostic testing EMG, and possibly neck imaging can help put together the pieces of the puzzle. See What Causes Hand Pain and Numbness? Both carpal …
Occipital Neuralgia: What It Is and How to Treat It | Spine-health
Spontaneously, as a result of a pinched nerve root in your neck due to an injury or surgery. Commonly the roots of C2 and/or C3 at the top of your cervical spine are affected. See The C1 …
Cervical Radiculopathy Symptoms - Spine-health
Cervical radiculopathy involves one or more of the following neurological deficits that may be experienced in the neck, shoulder, arm, hand, and/or fingers: Sensory. Feelings of numbness …
All About the C7-T1 Spinal Segment (Cervicothoracic Junction)
This nerve has a sensory root and a motor root. The C8 dermatome is an area of skin that receives sensation through the C8 nerve. This dermatome can vary, but it typically includes …
Using a Foam Roller to Relieve Neck Pain - Spine-health
Crossing the arms on the chest helps to separate the shoulder blades to give better access to the paraspinal muscles. Stretch your chest muscles. Tight chest muscles can lead to a hunched …
What Causes Hand Pain and Numbness? - Spine-health
When a cervical nerve root in the neck becomes inflamed or compressed, such as from a bone spur or herniated disc, neurologic deficits of tingling, numbness, and/or weakness may be felt …