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RADICULOPATHY: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS
Radiculopathy refers to symptoms that develop when there is compression of a spinal nerve root. Most commonly, nerve compression is related to a herniated disk or spondylosis (degenerative changes in the spine) and can occur with or without trauma.
It is important to note that not all herniated discs cause nerve compression or pain. While any nerve root can be affected, the lower cervical (neck) and lower lumbar (lower back) levels are the most common. Because the fibers of a spinal nerve root provide sensation and strength in a particular region of the body, arm or leg, a compressed nerve will cause symptoms in the region where the nerve provides strength and sensation. Nerves in the neck provide sensation and strength in the arms, while nerves in the lower back provide sensation and strength in the legs.
CAUZE
Radiculopathy is caused by damage to a spinal nerve root. The most common cause of compression is a herniated disc and/or degenerative changes in the spine. It can also contribute to spondylolisthesis (when one vertebra is out of alignment with adjacent vertebrae). Less common causes of nerve compression include cyst, fracture, infection and tumor.
SIMPTOME
Radiculopathy is characterized by:
Pain. For cervical radiculopathies, the pain often radiates from the neck and down the arm (sometimes to the shoulder/scapula). For lumbar and lumbosacral radiculopathies, the pain radiates from the lower back down the buttock and leg.
Numbness or tingling. These sensory changes may be present in the arm/hand or leg.
Weakness. For a cervical radiculopathy, you may have weakness in your arm/hand and notice that you drop things or have difficulty picking things up. For a lumbar radiculopathy, you may have weakness in your leg/foot and notice that you have trouble walking and catching your finger on things.
Bladder or bowel changes. Less commonly, nerves that affect the bladder and bowel can become compressed and contribute to loss of control and incontinence of bladder or bowel function.
The symptoms associated with radiculopathy are usually unilateral (affecting one side of the body). The pain may worsen with certain neck or low back movements, prolonged sitting or walking and sometimes with coughing or sneezing.
TREATMENT
Radiculopathy can usually be treated successfully without surgery. Treatment recommendations will depend on the severity of radiculopathy and associated symptoms. Once symptoms have disappeared, it is important to gradually return to normal activities. We have excellent experience with patients with radiculopathy. That’s why we have researched the most effective way of treatment, and the techniques we have invented from the multidisciplinary approach of combining different methods have worked best in people.
We apply a combination of the treatment methods of osteopathy, manual therapy, physiotherapy and physiotherapy. One without the other is always missing in the treatment plan for holes. We have a great success with this treatment and the treatment time has been reduced compared to classical physical therapy techniques. The treatment protocol should include to increase these important goals: decrease inflammation, increase circulation, remove pain, regain pain free activities. The treatment plan should be customized according to these goals.
OUR EXPERTISE
We specialize in treating problems caused by radiculopathies, with different education hours and approaches from Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland and the USA. We will diagnose problems in your body’s joints and soft tissues and carry out a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan for your particular problem.
In addition, we will give you preventive advice for those prone to radiculopathies. We have extensive clinical experience in the treatment of these conditions, with many patients with radiculopathies.
ALL PACKAGES FARA EXPIRY DATE
10 SEATS
ALL INCLUSIVE
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15 SEATS
ALL INCLUSIVE
PER SEAT
- Different procedures and therapies can be included in the physiotherapy session, as recommended by the specialist, without incurring separate charges.
- We will include a minimum of 4 procedures in your session. If more than one procedure is recommended, you will not be charged extra.
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