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Pinched Nerve in the Neck (Cervical Radiculopathy) Adelaide
⭐ 81+ Google Reviews 🏥 Est. 1972 💳 All Major Health Funds ⏰ 7am to 7pm Weekdays 🅿 Free Parking Cervical radiculopathy , sometimes called a pinched nerve in the neck, refers to arm pain, pins-and-needles, numbness, or weakness that may arise from irritation of a nerve root in the cervical spine. Symptoms typically follow a specific nerve pathway in the arm and may differ from general neck pain. Symptoms Assessment Evidence How We Help Why Stapleton First Visit Fees Book Does this sound familiar? Common pinched-nerve patterns we hear. Tap a card for a plain-English explanation. No lock-in plans. The decision is always yours.
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General information only. Your plan is confirmed after assessment. Individual responses vary.
⭐ 81+ Google Reviews 🏥 Est. 1972 💳 All Major Health Funds ⏰ 7am to 7pm Weekdays 🅿 Free Parking Cervical radiculopathy , sometimes called a pinched nerve in the neck, refers to arm pain, pins-and-needles, numbness, or weakness that may arise from irritation of a nerve root in the cervical spine.
Symptoms typically follow a specific nerve pathway in the arm and may differ from general neck pain. Symptoms Assessment Evidence How We Help Why Stapleton First Visit Fees Book Does this sound familiar?
Common pinched-nerve patterns we hear. Tap a card for a plain-English explanation.
A pinched nerve in the neck is not the same as general neck pain, and careful assessment matters. Research suggests conservative care combining examination-guided manual therapy, exercise, and neural mobilisation may help many people .
Progress is reviewed at each visit, and referral is offered where clinically appropriate.
A structured bedside assessment may include dermatomal sensation testing, myotomal strength testing, reflex comparison, and orthopaedic tests such as Spurling, cervical distraction, and the upper-limb tension test.
When a cluster of tests is positive, the probability of nerve-root involvement is meaningfully higher.
Sources: Radhakrishnan et al. (1994) Brain 117:325. Wainner et al. (2003) Spine 28:52. Bono et al. (2011) Spine Journal 11:64.
This page is general information only and is not a personal diagnosis or treatment plan. Care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability.
What a Pinched Nerve in the Neck Looks Like
A pinched nerve in the neck is not the same as general neck pain, and careful assessment matters. Research suggests conservative care combining examination-guided manual therapy, exercise, and neural mobilisation may help many people .
Progress is reviewed at each visit, and referral is offered where clinically appropriate.
Individual responses vary. Assessment confirms whether care is appropriate for you.
How We Assess It: History, Neurological Screening, and Provocation Testing
A structured bedside assessment may include dermatomal sensation testing, myotomal strength testing, reflex comparison, and orthopaedic tests such as Spurling, cervical distraction, and the upper-limb tension test.
When a cluster of tests is positive, the probability of nerve-root involvement is meaningfully higher.
Sources: Radhakrishnan et al. (1994) Brain 117:325. Wainner et al. (2003) Spine 28:52. Bono et al. (2011) Spine Journal 11:64.
Individual responses vary. Assessment confirms whether care is appropriate for you.
What the Research Suggests
Mainstream guidelines and systematic reviews support conservative care as the first step for suspected cervical radiculopathy in adults without red-flag features. The studies below summarise what the research suggests, not what any individual person will experience.
Prospective diagnostic-accuracy study validating a cluster of Spurling, cervical distraction, upper-limb tension test, and cervical rotation under 60 degrees toward the symptomatic side. With all four positive, the positive likelihood ratio was approximately 30.
Systematic review of conservative management for cervical radiculopathy. Manual therapy combined with exercise was associated with short-to-medium-term improvements in arm pain and disability for many participants, with low-to-moderate certainty of evidence.
Individual responses vary. Assessment confirms whether care is appropriate for you.
Common questions
These answers are general information. Your plan is confirmed after assessment. Individual responses vary.
What is cervical radiculopathy, and how is it different from general neck pain?
Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical term for symptoms that may arise from irritation of a nerve root in the neck. It typically produces arm pain, pins-and-needles, numbness, or weakness in a specific nerve pathway.
General neck pain tends to stay in the neck and upper shoulders, without a clear dermatomal pattern in the arm.
How do I know if my arm pain is actually coming from my neck?
Clinical examination is the starting point.
A careful history, combined with tests such as Spurling, cervical distraction, the upper-limb tension test, dermatomal sensation screening, and reflex comparison, may help clarify whether the arm symptoms are likely to be nerve-root related.
Research suggests a cluster of positive tests may meaningfully raise the probability.
Can a chiropractor help with a pinched nerve in the neck?
Research suggests multimodal conservative care, including manual therapy, exercise, and neural mobilisation, may help many people with cervical radiculopathy.
At Stapleton Chiropractic, the approach favours careful assessment and lower-force techniques first, with referral offered where clinically appropriate.
What happens at a first visit?
A first visit focuses on a detailed history, a physical and neurological examination, and a discussion of findings.
Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor) will talk through options, including what chiropractic care may offer, what it may not, and when referral to a GP or specialist may be more appropriate.
Do I need an MRI?
Not always. Many people with suspected cervical radiculopathy may be managed with a period of careful conservative care.
Imaging is typically considered where there are progressive neurological deficits, red-flag features, or when surgical assessment is being considered. Your GP is the usual referral point for MRI.
How much does a chiropractic consultation cost?
A first consultation at Stapleton Chiropractic is $69, and standard consultations are $60. There are no lock-in plans, and progress is reviewed at each visit.
Do you accept health funds?
All major health funds are accepted. You are welcome to check your level of cover with your fund directly.
When should I see a GP instead of booking a chiropractic consultation?
If you have progressive arm or hand weakness, signs that may suggest cervical myelopathy such as clumsy hands or gait change, bowel or bladder change, fever, significant recent trauma, or a personal history of cancer with new symptoms, please contact your GP or seek urgent medical care rather than booking a chiropractic consultation first.
This page is general information only and is not a personal diagnosis or treatment plan.
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Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
B.Sc.(Chiro), M.Chiro.(Macq) · AHPRA registered
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All care is provided subject to clinical assessment and individual suitability. Individual responses to treatment vary. The decision is always yours.
Last clinically reviewed: 25 April 2026 by Dr Sam Johnson (Chiropractor)
