Physical Therapy for Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is commonly known as the "pinched nerve" disease. It occurs due to compression of a nerve at the neck, which compels it to branch out in opposition to the direction of the spinal cord. The common causes of cervical radiculopathy are arthritis, tumor, spinal stenosis, ruptured disk (especially among young people) and the usual ‘wear and tear’ which our spines suffer as we age. About 83.2 cases of cervical radiculopathy are reported per 1,00,000 population annually. There are several benefits of physical therapy services for patients suffering from cervical radiculopathy. Application of Manual Cervical Traction The expert providing physical therapy services
