Cervical Compression/Nerve Root Impingement Flashcards
1
Q
Cervical Compression
A
Pain or reproduction of symptoms in upper cervical spine, upper extremity, or both
2
Q
Spurling’s Test
A
Pain or reproduction of symptoms radiating down pts. arm
3
Q
Cervical Distraction
A
Symptoms relieved or reduced
4
Q
Shoulder Abduction Test
A
Decrease in pts. symptoms secondary to decreased tension on involved nerve root
