If you have heard of cervical radiculopathy, then you might be curious as to what causes this ailment. Usually, the damage can occur as a result of pressure from material from a ruptured disc. Degenerative changes in bones, arthritis, or other injuries that put any amount of pressure on the nerve roots. In older individuals, the regular degenerative changes in the discs can cause the pressure on nerve roots.

In younger individuals, cervical radiculopathy tends to be the result of a ruptured disc.The material of the disc then compresses the nerve root and this causes pain. If you think you might have this back injury, then you should contact a Frankfort Chiropractor. Dr. Hoffman is a chiropractor in Frankfort with multiple years of experience. To contact him, simply enter your information in the contact form above.