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Cervical Disc - radiculitis - pinched nerve - arm pain

Signs or Symptoms

The symptoms can run from pain and numbness in the neck and arm to weakness and atrophy or wasting of the muscles.

Description

In the cervical spine, neck, there are a number of problems that can cause irritation and inflammation of the nerves that go to the arm. The bones, vertebra can become jammed together, there can be swelling of the disc or swelling of the joint capsule In addition, there can be problems caused by contraction of the small and large muscles of the neck.

Causes

The causes of these conditions can vary from the results of a whiplash injury, to improper posture, to minor repeated trauma or even the results of aging.

Standard treatment

Ice, stretching, anti-inflammatory medications and possibly cortisone injections and surgery.

AK Approach

Using muscle testing, the nerves of the neck are evaluated to find out which are involved in your problem. It is similar to checking the wiring system of your house. Then, your overall posture and muscle support of your neck is evaluated. Tests are done to determine which muscles are under working and which are over working.

Corrective measures are then taken to correct the muscle imbalances that affect the posture and alignment of your neck. Testing and correction of imbalances in the alignment of the neck bones, cervical vertebra, are performed to ensure normal motion and function. Finally, exercises and special procedures designed to coordinate proper muscle functioning of the neck muscles are d.

As neck problems are so frequently aggravated by other problems like TMJ (jaw), shoulder, low back, pelvic problems and even dropped arches in your feet, all of these structures are evaluated to make sure that they are not contributing to your neck problems.

This is followed by an analysis of how the person walks, moves and their occupational positions. Nutritional therapies aimed at increasing factors that would speed healing and reduce any inflammation are considered.

Other lifestyle modifications are used to prevent or minimize exacerbating the condition. A specific program for your needs is created.

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