Cervical radiculopathy is a pinched nerve in the neck. It can cause neck pain plus shooting pain, numbness, or weakness down the arm. The right treatment targets the irritated nerve directly.
A nerve root in the neck can be irritated by a herniated disc, arthritic joint, or bone spur. The nerve responds by firing pain signals down the arm, along with numbness or tingling in a specific pattern.
Most cases improve with targeted, image-guided cervical injections. Surgery stays reserved for severe, persistent, or progressive cases.
Cervical radiculopathy has a specific pain pattern that matches the nerve being pinched.
The goal is to quiet the irritated nerve while giving the neck time and support to heal.
A targeted cervical epidural that calms inflammation around the pinched nerve root. Often the most effective non-surgical treatment for arm pain from the neck.
When upper neck joints are also irritated, a diagnostic block helps us sort out how much pain is coming from the facets versus the nerve root.
A longer-lasting option for neck joint pain that responds to medial branch blocks. Controlled heat quiets those nerves for months.
Targeted injections into neck and shoulder muscles that spasm around a pinched nerve. A helpful layer in a broader plan.
Seek urgent care for progressive arm weakness, loss of hand coordination, or balance changes. These can signal spinal cord compression that needs same-day evaluation.
Many patients improve significantly within six to twelve weeks with the right treatment. Some take longer. The earlier we address nerve inflammation, the smoother the recovery.
When performed with fluoroscopy guidance by trained specialists, they are a safe and effective option. We take careful imaging and safety steps at every visit.
Usually no. The majority of cervical radiculopathy cases resolve without surgery. Surgery becomes a consideration for progressive weakness, severe persistent pain, or cord compression.