Do you experience neck pain or back pain that goes down to the arms, hands, legs, and feet?
Do you experience tingling, “pins and needles” and numbness or shooting pain down the arms or legs?
You could have a Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy is an irritation or compression of a nerve root in the spine. People often call it a “pinched nerve”. But inflammation can cause irritation to the nerve even if the nerve is not pinched or compressed.
The pinched nerve can occur at different areas along the spine (cervical, thoracic and lumbar).
Causes of Radiculopathy:
- Herniated discs
- Degenerative changes- Bone spurs
- Trauma
- Spinal stenosis
Radiculopathy prevention:
While radiculopathy cannot always be prevented, staying physically fit and maintaining a healthy weight may reduce your risk of radiculopathy. Using best practices for good posture while sitting, playing sports, exercising, or lifting heavy objects is also important for preventing injuries.
Book your appointment at IRAC for diagnosis of the exact area affected and treatment of your pain with our Neuromuscular physiotherapist.
