Cervical Radiculopathy
A condition caused by compression of a nerve in the neck — producing pain, tingling, numbness, burning, or weakness that radiates from the neck into the shoulder, arm, forearm, hand, and fingers. One of the fastest-growing spinal conditions, driven largely by modern screen-based lifestyles.
Symptoms
Mild to severe pain in the shoulder, arm, forearm, hand, and fingers — often worse than the neck pain itself
Morning stiffness and neck pain that may increase or ease with movement
Tingling, numbness, or burning in the hand and fingers — following a specific dermatome pattern
Difficulty lifting objects — increasing pain and weakness with arm use
Pain worsening with prolonged sitting, looking down at a screen, or lying in certain positions
Neck and arm pain that comes and goes — varying with head position and posture
Weakness in both arms or legs, loss of balance, or bladder/bowel changes alongside neck pain may indicate spinal cord compression (myelopathy) — a more serious condition requiring urgent medical evaluation.
