Cervical/Neck HNP with Radiculopathy

Definition:
Pain in a radicular pattern in one or both upper extremities related to compression and/or irritation of one or more cervical nerve roots. Frequent signs and symptoms include varying degrees of sensory, motor and reflex changes as well as dysesthesias and paresthesias related to nerve root(s) without evidence of spinal cord dysfunction (myelopathy). Commonly caused by disc herniation and spondylosis.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Neck pain
  • Radicular pain in to the shoulder or arm
  • Pain when moving neck
  • Numbness in the shoulder, elbow, forearm
  • Pain increases with coughing or sneezing
  • Weakness in affected upper extremity
Causes
  • Injury to neck
  • Strenuous activity
  • Gradual degeneration of the disc
Treatment
  • Manual or mechanical cervical traction
  • ROM and stretching to neck
  • Posture program
  • Upper extremity strengthening exercises
  • Education for proper lifting technique
Cervical/Neck HNP with Radiculopathy Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Prone Cervical Rotation R L
  • Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Neck Support For Pillow
  • Side Lying Open Book

Cervical/Neck HNP with Radiculopathy Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit