What are some of the symptoms of cervical radiculopathy?
Cervical radiculopathy causes symptoms that radiate away from the neck. Although, the problem is in the neck, the symptoms will be felt wherever the nerve travels-shoulder, arm, or hand. By locating the symptoms, your doctor can usually tell which nerve in the neck is having problems. Symptoms generally include pain, numbness, and weakness. The reflexes in the upper arm can also be affected. Neck pain and headaches near the back of the head are common with cervical radiculopathy. The back of the head is called the occiput, which is why headaches in this area are called occipital headaches.
