Neck & Upper Back
Neck pain spreading down the arm
Medical name: Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve)
A nerve root in the neck becomes irritated or compressed, sending symptoms down the arm.
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Go to a hospital today if you have:
- Weakness in the arm or hand that is getting worse
- Clumsy hands, or new trouble with balance and walking
- Problems controlling your bladder or bowels
These need urgent medical care before physiotherapy.
Typical signs
- Pain radiating into the arm
- Pins and needles or numbness in the hand
- Weakness gripping objects
How physiotherapy helps
Nerve-sparing positions and traction to offload the root, graded nerve mobility work, then strengthening as symptoms settle.
This page can't diagnose you. A physio can tell you what's causing your pain, so message or call us if you're unsure.
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