Treatment
Treatment for Cervical Radiculopathy
Physiotherapy is an effective way to reduce pain and encourage recovery from a cervical radiculopathy. Problems with the discs are not necessarily permanent, however it can take weeks to recover. Current guidelines suggest at least 6 weeks of conservative management before seeking other treatment options.
At Vitalis Physiotherapy, treatment is aimed at stabilising the neck and spinal column, using exercise to unload the spine and reduce pressure on the spinal nerve roots. This is done through:
Anti-inflammatory and/or analgesic medication, rest and heat packs may help some of the symptoms.
Recovery typically takes a couple of months, however this depends on the severity of the disc bulge and nerve root compression. It is important that you do not engage in strenuous activity or sport as this may worsen or aggravate the condition. If symptoms persist your physiotherapist may refer you back to your GP for further investigations or a referral to a specialist.
- Soft tissue mobilisations (massage)
- Joint mobilisation
- Neural Glides
- Heat therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Taping
- A tailored home exercise program
- Graded Exposure to load program
- Therapeutic Pillow
