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Pinched Nerve in Neck (Cervical Radiculopathy)
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Pinched Nerve in Neck (Cervical Radiculopathy)

Get expert care for your Pinched Nerve in Neck (Cervical Radiculopathy) by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

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$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

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What to expect from a Pinched Nerve in Neck (Cervical Radiculopathy) visit

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Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

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Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

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Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

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Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

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We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your cervical radiculopathy visit

Arm pain, numbness, or tingling that starts in the neck is often coming from a compressed nerve. This visit identifies what's happening and builds a plan to relieve it.

You have pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates from your neck into your arm or hand

Certain neck positions make your arm symptoms significantly worse

Neck stiffness has developed alongside your arm symptoms

You want to know whether imaging is needed to evaluate what's compressing the nerve

Symptoms have been getting worse rather than improving with rest

You want to explore physical therapy, medication, or referral options

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is cervical radiculopathy and what causes it?

Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve root in the neck is compressed or irritated — typically by a herniated disc or bone spur (osteophyte) from degenerative disc disease. It causes pain, numbness, tingling, and sometimes weakness radiating from the neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand — following a specific nerve distribution.

Do I need an MRI for a pinched nerve in my neck?

MRI is not required initially for typical cervical radiculopathy in otherwise healthy adults — most cases improve with conservative management. MRI is indicated when symptoms are severe, progressive, or not improving as expected after 4–6 weeks, when surgery is being considered, or when red flags like weakness, coordination problems, or bowel/bladder changes are present.

Will a pinched nerve get better on its own?

Yes — the majority of cervical radiculopathy cases improve significantly with conservative treatment over 4–12 weeks. Spontaneous resolution occurs in most patients without surgery. The natural history is favorable, which is why conservative management is always the appropriate first approach.

What conservative treatments are most effective?

Physical therapy — focusing on cervical traction, nerve mobilization, and strengthening — is the most evidence-based approach. NSAIDs for pain, activity modification, and sometimes a short course of oral steroids for severe acute radiculopathy complement PT. Cervical collar use is limited to short periods.

What side effects are associated with cervical radiculopathy treatments?

NSAIDs carry GI and renal risks. Oral steroids (short course) may cause sleep disruption, blood sugar elevation, and mood changes. Epidural steroid injections may cause temporary pain flare and rare complications. Surgery — reserved for refractory or severe cases — carries standard spinal procedural risks including infection, nerve injury, and adjacent segment disease. Pinched Nerve in Neck (Cervical Radiculopathy) visit What to expect from a Pinched Nerve in Neck (Cervical Radiculopathy) visit
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