Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy: Referred Pain from the Spine

Radiculopathy refers to pain that is referred from the spinal nerve roots to other parts of the body. Radiculopathy may ensue when the spinal nerve roots are irritated or compressed by one of many conditions (stenosis, herniated disc, etc.). Lumbar radiculopathy is known for referred pain in the leg and foot and is also known as sciatica. Cervical radiculopathy refers to referred pain felt in the arms, hands and fingers (watch our cervical radiculopathy video). Learn more about radiculopathy in the following resources.