If a patient shows signs of cervical radiculopathy, such as tingling, weakness, or numbness in the shoulder, arm or hand, a doctor will likely conduct an exam.
Neck Pain
Most episodes of neck pain are due to muscle strain or soft tissue sprain (ligaments, tendons), but it can also be caused by a sudden force (whiplash). These types of neck pain often improve with time and non-surgical care such as medication and chiropractic manipulation. But if neck pain continues or worsens, there is often a specific condition that requires treatment, such as cervical degenerative disc disease, cervical herniated disc, cervical stenosis, or cervical arthritis.
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Diagnosing Neck Pain
Many different causes of neck pain can present with similar symptoms. Getting an accurate neck pain diagnosis can be crucial for developing a treatment plan that works.
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Diagnosing Whiplash
Whiplash diagnosis will require patient history, a physical exam, and diagnostic imaging.
The diagnosis of cervicogenic headache (CGH) is based on medical history, manual examination, and/or other advanced diagnostic techniques.
Ankylosing spondylitis is diagnosed by following a process of gathering evidence that increasingly points to ankylosing spondylitis while ruling out other conditions.
The diagnosis of cervical spondylotic myelopathy depends on the patient's history and findings during a physical examination, both of which may then be confirmed by radiologic imaging.
Over time, forward head posture can cause some of the muscles that hold the spine to become elongated and weakened and others to become shorter and tighter.
Forward head posture places additional stress on the cervical spine's intervertebral discs, vertebrae, and facet joints. Find out how this stress can exacerbate or accelerate spinal degeneration.
Learn how to tell when dizziness may require a visit to the doctor and some quick tips can help to alleviate symptoms of neck pain and dizziness at home.
As cervical discs naturally lose water over time, they become susceptible to tearing, which leads to additional dehydration. This cycle is known as cervical degeneration disc disease.
