How to Tell if a Shooting Pain in the Neck is a Cervical Radiculopathy?
1. Introduction Shooting pain in the neck is highly likely to be a cervical radiculopathy if it sends an electrical, radiating sensation down past the shoulder and into the arm, hand, or fingers, frequently accompanied by localized numbness or weakness. In contrast, a simple muscle strain produces a dull, aching stiffness strictly confined to the … Read more
