Question 1

i had anterior cervical fusion and discectomy c 5-7 in 2011. i am now experiencing low back pain for some time .would an inversion table be advisable?

Accepted Answer

Inversion Table C5-7: I would ask your team as you do not want to become a cripple because I advised you without knowing you. Discuss with your team.

Question 2

i need help! how do i know if i have cervical radiculopathy?

Accepted Answer

Pain from neck-&gt; arm: Cervical radiculopathy is usually pain with numbness, weakness, and tingling from your neck which radiates (shoots) down your arm(s).  The causes are usually from a cervical herniated disc, cervical spinal stenosis, cervical degenerative disc disease, or much rarer conditions like tumor, fracture, or sarcoidosis which can compress or cause damage to cervical nerve roots.  You can try ibuprofen.

Question 3

i have cervical radiculopathy. would icy-hot help alleviate the pain?

Accepted Answer

: A local ointment applied over muscles in spasm might temporarily mollify pain and stiffness, but would have little if any effect on nerve compression pain, and would only last a few hours at most.  Therefore, this is a marginal solution.  Consider physical therapy as a more successful approach.

Question 4

tinnitus, is it common with cervical radiculopathy?

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: No, tinnitus is not commonly associated with cervical radiculopathy.

Question 5

what are the treatment options for cervical radiculopathy?

Accepted Answer

Traction, injection: Neck traction, Epidural injections and surgery are  some of the options. this depends on yore evaluation

Question 6

is it possible to have cervical radiculopathy and not have neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Radiculopathy applies to the radiating pain axialpain is wjat the central pain is called interestingly surgery is much moreceffective on th e radicular component than thexaxial pain pure radicular pain leg or leg are some of the best candidates for surgery i fpain is severe an n d all else fails it seems counteirintuitive same with siatica in low back without nack pain  avoid posteriorprocedures.

Question 7

are the symptoms of cervical radiculopathy bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Radiating pain in arm, weakness of the arm, sensory changes--can be disabling in the very acute phase--this is why so many require and prefer surgery--untreated lead to muscle atrophy.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: cervical radiculopathy?

Accepted Answer

Nerve compression: Radiculopathy refers to a problem with nerves at the root level, where they exit the spinal cord.  Typically, a ruptured disc may compress the nerve, but problems can occur with degenerative spondylosis and the foramenal narrowing can also compress.  Pain, numbness, weakness, and atrophy of muscle may all be signs.

Question 9

how beneficial is surgery for cervical radiculopathy?

Accepted Answer

75% improve: About 75% are improved on follow-up 2 years after surgery.

Question 10

is trapezius spasms a sign of cervical radiculopathy?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Herniated disc in cspine can cause trapeziuis soasm.

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I had anterior cervical fusion and discectomy c 5-7 in 2011. i am now experiencing low back pain for some time .would an inversion table be advisable?

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I need help! how do i know if i have cervical radiculopathy?

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I have cervical radiculopathy. would icy-hot help alleviate the pain?

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Tinnitus, is it common with cervical radiculopathy?

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What are the treatment options for cervical radiculopathy?

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Is it possible to have cervical radiculopathy and not have neck pain?

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Are the symptoms of cervical radiculopathy bad?

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How beneficial is surgery for cervical radiculopathy?

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