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Neck pain radiating down the arm: a warning sign that you may be starting to have difficulty moving your neck.
Difficulty moving the neck as before is a common symptom. When a patient experiences neck pain radiating down the arm, this may be a warning sign.
This means that the nerves in the cervical spine may be compressed by a potentially torn or herniated intervertebral disc, and if left untreated, it can directly affect neck movement.
Common symptoms
⭐ I have clear neck pain that radiates down my arm.
The pain starts in the neck and spreads down the arm on the side that is being compressed. The pain may be sharp or burning in the arm and hand.
⭐ Numbness and tingling in the arms and hands.
It feels like being pricked by needles or having a tingling sensation in the arms and hands, affecting feeling and function, such as gripping or lifting objects.
⭐ Difficulty moving the neck and neck stiffness.
Especially in the morning after waking up, the neck feels stiff, rigid, and has limited movement. The symptoms gradually improve with more frequent neck movement.
⭐ It affects the quality of life.
These symptoms can interfere with work, driving, and sleep. Pain can cause stress and anxiety, reducing quality of life.
Causes of this symptom
🔷 Cervical disc herniation or rupture.
Compressing the nerve roots that control the arms and hands.
🔷 Cervical stenosis
The nerve canal narrows, compressing the nerves in the neck.
🔷 Chronic tension or inflammation of the neck and upper back muscles.
This results in increased pressure and pain.
🔷 Injuries from accidents that cause nerve compression.
Small wound, minimal blood loss.
No open surgery is required; a small 1-millimeter needle is used to puncture the problem area, resulting in a very small scar and minimal blood loss.
Treatment and diagnostic guidelines.
When a patient experiences severe neck pain radiating down the arm, they should seek immediate medical attention from a specialist. Advanced technologies such as X-rays and MRI scans can be used to accurately assess the location and severity of nerve compression. The doctor will then recommend minimally invasive surgery (MIS) to treat the compressed nerve.
Thanks to the expertise of our team of specialist doctors, state-of-the-art technology, and comprehensive equipment, S Hospital, a specialized spine and joint hospital, ensures the highest level of surgical efficiency and safety. This allows patients to recover quickly and regain a healthy quality of life.
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