About Neck Nerve Pain
Cervical radiculopathy is a pinched nerve in the neck causing arm pain, tingling, or numbness. Physical therapy addresses the underlying cause with neural mobilization, cervical traction, and progressive strengthening; most cases resolve without surgery.
Expected Recovery Window
Mild-moderate: 4–10 weeks. Severe or chronic: 12–20 weeks. Neurological symptoms often improve within 3–4 sessions.
Common Symptoms
Radiating pain from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand; numbness or tingling in specific fingers; weakness in the arm or grip; pain worsened by turning the head or looking up; relief with the arm elevated overhead (a hallmark sign).
Common Causes
Cervical disc herniation; bone spurs from degenerative changes; foraminal stenosis; sustained forward head posture compressing nerve roots; sudden cervical loading from contact sport or accident.
How We Treat Neck Nerve Pain
Neural mobilisation to reduce nerve sensitisation, cervical traction, directional preference exercises, and progressive strengthening of cervical and scapular stabilizers. We work alongside your physician if imaging is warranted.
