13/10/2026
Irritation or compression of a nerve root in the cervical spine can cause radiating neck pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand. This is often referred to as cervical radiculopathy.
Different cervical nerve roots can produce different symptom patterns:
🔹 C4, C5, C6, C7 & C8 : each can affect different areas of the shoulder, arm, and hand. Understanding these patterns can help guide a clinical assessment, but symptoms often overlap. Pain location alone cannot confirm which nerve is affected.
Physio tip: Persistent radiating pain, numbness, or weakness deserves a proper assessment. Seek urgent medical attention for sudden or progressive weakness, difficulty walking, or loss of coordination.
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