Pain in spinal disorders

Question 1

Where may referred pain from the neck occur?

Answer 1

Shoulders or upper arms

Question 2

Where do nerve roots emerge from the vertebra?

Answer 2

Vertebral foramen

Question 3

What are the nerve roots surrounded by?

Answer 3

Facet joints behind and intevertebral joints in front

Question 4

What may diseases affecting facet joints and discs cause?

Answer 4

Direct pressure on or inflammatory reactions and swelling of the nerve roots

Question 5

What is sciatica?

Answer 5

pain in the leg, mainly down the back but almost always into the foot

Question 6

What exacerbates sciatica?

Answer 6

Coughing

Question 7

What is a common symptom of disease of the cervical region?

Answer 7

Hand and forearm pain often associated with tingling

Question 8

What area of the cervical spine is most commonly associated with pain?

Answer 8

Mid to lower foramina

Question 9

Define localising signs

Answer 9

Nerve root pain associated with loss of sensation of muscle weakness