Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is otherwise known as “pinched nerve.”
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
Kim LindL
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The staff is very pleasant and Dr. Khan is very good with a needle I've been getting epidurals and shots in my foot and lower back for about 4 years now, he is very good and I would never go to another place
Angel Bussert
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The doctor actually listens. I have been a patient for years and love the staff and doctors. I've been to all the locations the country club one is always super busy queen creek location is never packed so I go there.
Guy Romero Jr
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Every Staff personnel are very professional, courteous and patient respectful in caring for each medical problem. We live out in Laveen, but finding good patient care are hard to find, Truly Blessed Guy E Romero
John Crosby
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They do a great job in today's challenging health care system. Great Nurse Practitioners who work hard. Great support staff. Doctors are expert practitioners. Stable practice. I have over five years personal experience with them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Kim LindL
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The staff is very pleasant and Dr. Khan is very good with a needle I've been getting epidurals and shots in my foot and lower back for about 4 years now, he is very good and I would never go to another place
Guy Romero Jr
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Every Staff personnel are very professional, courteous and patient respectful in caring for each medical problem. We live out in Laveen, but finding good patient care are hard to find, Truly Blessed Guy E Romero
Angel Bussert
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The doctor actually listens. I have been a patient for years and love the staff and doctors. I've been to all the locations the country club one is always super busy queen creek location is never packed so I go there.
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
John Crosby
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They do a great job in today's challenging health care system. Great Nurse Practitioners who work hard. Great support staff. Doctors are expert practitioners. Stable practice. I have over five years personal experience with them.
Carol Gravatt Davidson
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Absolutely the best place I have been too...so many doctors and always just prescribed pain pills for over 10 years. There is hope, after starting injections I feel so much better. I know I'm in the right place.
Tim Tuzon
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Been with Kahn for over a year and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. He is not a pharmacy! He solves the issues instead of hiding them with tons of drugs. Have had multiple procedures to correct the problems.
Brooke Keifer
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I was nervous when I brought my mom into the office. They are clearly a very busy office, but the front staff was kind, and the doctor was very confident in a treatment plan. Overall my Mom was very pleased with her visit.
Kari Lynn Plo
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I love Dr Ryklin and his assistant Liza! They've always been super good to me and very sympathetic to all my needs! They've done everything they can to make me comfortable and to help me with my pain! I'd refer anyone to them!
Lacey Smithson
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This office keeps getting better every time I go. Staff is friendly, doctors are very well educated and good at what they do. And they have helped decrease my mom's back pain by 80%! Everyone with pain should go to this place!
Katty Miller
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Dr. Khan is truly carrying, understanding and the VERY BEST AT ADMINISTRATING SGB INJECTIONS!!! I look forward to driving from California to be seen by him. I just can't say enough. Thank you Dr. Khan.
Britt Montoya
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Great place. Dr Khan is an awesome Dr and goes above and beyond to help you. Meghan is a wonderful P.A. as well. It says so much to have a Dr that truly cares about your outcome of your procedures. This is a goodhearted Dr
Julie Kierzek (Julz)
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Love them all. Dr Ryklin is so helpful and understanding. He takes helping people seriously & I'm extremely grateful for everything he & the PA's & MA's have done for me. Dr Ryklin has gone above & beyond for me.
Delicia N
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The team here are genuinely the most helpful providers I have ever had. I went through my worst lupus flare ever last year and mentally did not think I would make it. They truly saved me and made me feel like I could ask for help!
What is cervical radiculopathy?
It is brought about by the compression or irritation of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine where it branches away from the spinal column. Since these nerves traverse the shoulders, arms and hands, a contusion or trauma in the cervical spine may result to pain radiating from the shoulder, down to the arm and hand. The pain may also come with weakness and numbness.
Cervical radiculopathy is frequently the result of the regular “wear and tear” adjustments that happen in the spinal cord as we advance in age. This may brought by conditions like arthritis. While it is common among older people, it may also affect younger people. In such a case, the cause is often unexpected injuries resulting to a herniated disc.
A herniated disc is a condition where the elastic cushions (discs) in between the vertebrae that pile on top of each other which makes up the spinal column. These discs in between the vertebrae are like rubber donuts with a jelly center inside a sturdy exterior.
Otherwise known as slipped disk or ruptured disk, a herniated disc happens when the soft “jelly” center forcibly leaks out through a tear in the tough and sturdy exterior (of the disc). This condition can result to the irritation of nearby nerves resulting to pain, weakness and numbness in an arm or leg. Nevertheless, most people with herniated disc do not require surgery to resolve the condition.
What are the symptoms of cervical radiculopathy?
The main and most common symptom of cervical radiculopathy is pain. The pain is generally felt in the arm, shoulders, upper back, neck and chest, and may radiate to the arms and hands. Aside from the pain, the person with this condition may also experience muscle weakness, numbness, tingling sensation and discomfort. In some cases, people experience lack of coordination, particularly in the hands.
What causes cervical radiculopathy?
Generally, cervical radiculopathy is caused by degenerative changes in the bones, ruptured disc, arthritis and injuries that pinch the nerve roots.
A recurrent source of nerve root injury is degenerative disc disease. This results when a spinal disc weakens or wears out, resulting to the vertebral bones on top and under the disc to move out of its original place. This results to the top and bottom vertebral bones to touch, “pinching” the neighboring nerve roots.
Another common cause of nerve root injury is called spinal stenosis. As the bones and joints of the spinal column degenerate or wear out, bony spurs form around the degenerated bones and pushed inside the spinal canal and foramen space. This movement also creates a painful pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
How is cervical radiculopathy treated?
There are various treatment options for cervical radiculopathy. This condition may be treated with a combination of pain medications and physical therapy.
Pain meds include anti-inflammatory drugs or non-steroidal medication such as naproxen and ibuprofen. Injected or oral steroids may also be prescribed as treatment.
Physical therapy plays a huge part in managing the pain and other symptoms of cervical radiculopathy. The therapy includes exercises, modalities, and cervical traction and mobilization. However, in severe cases, as when the compression puts too much pressure on the nerves, surgery may be required.
AZ Pain and Spine Institute
Cervical Radiculopathy Treatments
Here at Arizona Pain and Spine Institute, we improve our patients’ quality of life by alleviating and managing their pain. Some of our Cervical Radiculopathy treatments include:
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute to treat your Cervical Radiculopathy?
We have a team of medical practitioners, pain management doctors, and staff who are experts on pain management, including Cervical Radiculopathy. We use state-of-the-art technology and effective approaches in achieving our mission. We care about your well-being and are committed to making your life pain-free.