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How Cervical Radiculopathy Causes Pain, Numbness, and Weakness

The term cervical radiculopathy refers to a change in neurological function caused by a compressed spinal nerve root in the neck. Common symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy include one or more of the following: Radicular pain that radiates into the arm Pins-and-needles tingling Numbness that travels down the arm Weakness that may involve different muscles of the arm Here’s why it happens and how to find relief. Read more about Cervical Radiculopathy Symptoms When spinal structures irritate the

Can Rib Cramps and Pain Come from the Spine?

Pain in the rib cage can range from mild tenderness to severe cramps or a burning sensation. Sometimes rib pain stems from a problem in the spine, even if the pain is felt more toward the chest or abdomen. Here are some potential causes of rib pain that may stem from the mid-spine, also called the thoracic spine. See Thoracic Spine Anatomy and Upper Back Pain Fractured or displaced rib A traumatic injury, such as from

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When Do Epidural Steroid Injections Work for Back Pain?

When Do Epidural Steroid Injections Work for Back Pain? For most people with back pain, surgery is recommended only after all other options have been exhausted. A common nonsurgical approach to pain relief is epidural steroid injections, which help reduce inflammation around your spinal cord and spinal nerves. They are primarily intended for temporary pain relief, but steroid injections coupled with therapeutic exercise may allow patients to postpone or even avoid surgery altogether. Watch: Epidural

5 Things to Know About Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine becomes abnormally rotated and curved to the side. The most common type is idiopathic scoliosis, which is of unknown cause. Here are 5 things to know about recognizing and treating idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine becomes rotated and curved sideways. Read Scoliosis: Symptoms, Treatment and Surgery 1. Scoliosis usually starts in adolescence More than 80% of idiopathic scoliosis cases develop in adolescence.1 The reason

Brachial Neuritis (Parsonage-Turner Syndrome)

Brachial neuritis is a condition in which at least part of the brachial plexus—a group of nerves that run from the neck and upper back through the shoulder—becomes inflamed and typically causes severe shoulder pain. While the intense pain usually subsides within a few days, it is commonly followed by some numbness and weakness in the arm and/or shoulder that may take many months or longer before significantly recovering. See Could That Shoulder Pain Really Stem

All About the C2-C5 Spinal Motion Segments

The C2-C5 spinal motion segments comprise three individual segments: C2-C3, C3-C4, and C4-C5. This group of motion segments starts with the C2 vertebra near the top of the cervical spine and ends in the mid-cervical spine at the C5 vertebra. The C2-C5 motion segments contribute the most to the mid-range of motion during the neck’s forward and/or backward movements. C4-C5 is typically more mobile compared to other motion segments between C2-C5.1 The lower cervical spine

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Chiropractic Manipulation – Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast #25

Welcome to Episode #25 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Dr. Jaimee Kukla, a chiropractor practicing in Lawrenceville, New Jersey for over 20 years. Scott and Jaimee discussed chiropractic manipulation, what it’s used for and some of the misconceptions behind it. They also talked about the difference between chiropractic manipulation and physical therapy, and