Neck Pain, Cervical Disc Herniation & Radiculopathy-Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim

Dr. Ebraheim’s animated educational video describes Neck Pain, Cervical Disc Herniation & Cervical Radiculopathy. Cervical disc herniation occurs most frequently at the level C6-C7. It can occur at C5-C6. The patient will complain of neck pain due to nerve root irritation with pain radiating to the ipsilateral upper extremity. The patient may complain of numbness, paresthesia and weakness. Coughing, sneezing and neck movements make the pain worse. Careful examination of the patient is important. Each nerve involves ed will show its effect on the motor power, sensation and reflexes. Herniated disc C3-C4 bulge (affects C4 nerve root) •C4 sensory deficit around the shoulder area. •The diaphragm is supplied largely by C4, could affect the respiratory system. Herniated disc C4-C5 bulge ( affects nerve root C5) •Sensory C5: affects sensation around the shoulder area. •C5 biceps reflex is primarily C5. •Motor: deltoid C5, C5-C6 elbow flexion Herniated disc C5-C6 bulge (