Do you experience pain that starts at your neck and travels down to your shoulder, arm, and even your hands? Have you noticed that your arm feels weak or that your fingers feel numb and tingly? You may have a condition known as cervical radiculopathy, which is more commonly referred to as a pinched nerve.
Cervical radiculopathy is often referred to as a pinched nerve in the neck. It is characterized by radiating pain from the neck to the shoulder, shoulder blade, arm, or hand. The condition affects an average of 85 out of 100,000 people—most often individuals in their 50s. Athletes, heavy laborers, and workers who use vibrating machinery