Which finger is numb tells you the level?

Often yes: thumb symptoms suggest C6, middle finger C7 and little finger C8, although the doctor confirms with examination and tests.

Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

In short: A pinched nerve root in the neck causing sharp arm pain, numbness or weakness along a specific nerve path.

What is Cervical Radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical name for a compressed or inflamed nerve root in the neck. It is usually caused by a disc herniation or by bone spurs narrowing the nerve exit (foraminal stenosis). The pattern of arm symptoms points to the level involved.

Common symptoms

Shooting arm pain
Numbness in specific fingers
Weakness in the arm or grip
Pain worse when tilting the head back

What causes it?

Disc herniation
Bone spurs and foraminal narrowing
Degeneration

How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders

Neurological examination, MRI and nerve conduction study/EMG.

Non-surgical treatment options

Selective Spinal Nerve Block: An injection that calms an irritated spinal nerve root, confirmed on C-Arm imaging, to reduce radiating pain into the arm or leg.
C-Arm Guided Spinal Injection: A spinal injection delivered under live X-ray (C-Arm) guidance so medication reaches the exact inflamed nerve or joint, with no incision and no…
Nerve Conduction Study and EMG: Electrical tests (TruTrace EMG) that measure how well nerves and muscles work, to diagnose pinched nerves, carpal tunnel syndrome and neuropathy.
Manual Therapy: One-to-one hands-on treatment by a trained therapist to release tight muscles, mobilise stiff joints and correct posture and alignment.
Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.

Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.

Self-care tips

Avoid prolonged looking up
Gentle nerve-glide exercises as taught

When to seek urgent care

Urgent assessment is needed for rapidly worsening weakness.

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

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