Cervical radiculopathy refers to pain and other symptoms caused by irritation or compression of a nerve root in the neck (cervical spine). These nerves travel from the spinal cord into the shoulders, arms, and hands — so when one becomes pinched or inflamed, it can lead to pain radiating down the arm, often accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness.
Typical symptoms include:
Common causes include disc prolapse (slipped disc), age-related wear of the spine (spondylosis), or facet joint changes that narrow the space around the nerve. Because nerve compression can mimic other shoulder or arm problems, expert evaluation is essential to identify the true cause and prevent long-term nerve irritation.
Recovery often involves improving neck movement, posture, and muscle control through physiotherapy and rehabilitation exercises. Hydrotherapy can be valuable for gentle mobility and pain relief. Our partner pain psychologists support patients in managing chronic pain, stress, and sleep disturbance. We take a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring medical, physical, and psychological aspects are fully addressed.
At Wessex Pain Clinic, we work as a team and meet regularly to discuss complex, treatment resistant or unusual cases. As such you will often receive the expertise of several pain consultants. We believe that we are one of very few pain clinics to offer this.
Our friendly team is on hand to support you every step of the way. Please get in touch at any time.
