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Cervical Radiculopathy

Treating Cervical Radiculopathy

When you have pain that radiates through your cervical spine and down into your shoulders, arms, or fingers, you may suffer from cervical radiculopathy. Visiting a chiropractor is of the utmost importance if you are experiencing these symptoms. At Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Beaverton, we can diagnose the problem and develop a customized treatment plan.

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What is Cervical Radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is what happens when there is inflammation or damage to the nerve root in the cervical spine. It can change the neurological function, too. When this happens, you may experience one or all of the following:

  • • Altered reflexes
  • • Numbness
  • • Weakness

These issues may radiate into other areas of the body, including the shoulders, arms, hands, and even fingers. Some patients experience a tingling sensation like pins and needles while others have an achy or burning sensation. Knowing that you have cervical radiculopathy is half of the battle. There are eight pairs of cervical nerve roots, and you may have the problem in any one of these pairs.

The issue may have been caused by an injury, a nearby bone spur, a cervical herniated disc, or something else. At Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center, we will run several diagnostic tests before developing a treatment plan.

How a Chiropractor Near Me Can Help

Once it’s confirmed that you suffer from cervical radiculopathy, it’s easier to create a treatment plan. We take a natural approach using spinal manipulation and massage therapy. Our goal is to treat the problem as opposed to simply using pain medication to mask the symptoms.

Some of the treatment options we can explore include:

  • • Manual adjusting
  • • Soft tissue therapy
  • • Low level laser light therapy

Often, it’s about tweaking the plan based on how your body responds to certain treatments. Our chiropractor will have you come in for several times for treatment to ensure that your pain is at least managed if not greatly reduced. Perhaps the best parts about seeing a chiropractor are that you can avoid having to go through surgery and the recovery process that follows.

Book Your Appointment Today

Neck and back pain shouldn’t dictate how you live your life. In some instances, the pain and weakness can leave you feeling broken. By choosing to visit a chiropractor, you can address the problem once and for all. If you live in or around Beaverton, OR, and you’re living with symptoms that sound like cervical radiculopathy, call Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center today at (503) 747-3388 to schedule an appointment.