Dorsal Radicular Pain

What is

Radicular pain can be produced in the dorsal region by the compression of a radicular nerve during its course from the medulla to its end. In this part of the spine, this compression manifests itself as a tingling sensation, numbness or a sensation of electricity (a term known as paresthesia or dysesthesia) which can be felt in different parts of the thorax, on one or two sides. This symptom can cause significant discomfort to the sufferer and can also alter the motor capacity of the area.

Causes

Generally this type of pain is produced as a consequence of the compression of one of the nerves that leave from the medulla to give sensory and motor capacity to the different parts of the thoracic region. Places where they can usually be compressed and causes:

Intervertebral disc (due to protrusion or herniation).
Due to the narrowing of the bony canal through which the nerves exit (known as the intervertebral foramen).

Symptoms

Depending on where it occurs, it may affect one area of the thorax or both:

Pain
Numbness
Feeling of electricity

Approach protocol

Diagnosis and assessment

A correct medical evaluation will be necessary by means of a good anamnesis, physical examination and, if necessary, support of imaging tests. Focusing especially on identifying factors to rule out the presence of spinal cord involvement.

Tests if necessary

X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging.

Treatments

Interventional treatments:
- Epidural blocks
- Radiofrequency of dorsal root ganglion
- Intradiscal techniques
Physiotherapy: methodology based on knowledge and clinical reasoning in which we combine a series of techniques and treatments both manual therapy and invasive techniques, always associated or complementing them with cutting-edge technology that allows us to accelerate the recovery process. Among other high-tech devices include Magnetolith, SIS, focal shock waves, Indiba, among others. This therapeutic combination allows us to activate the patient early to begin with a routine and a process of specific therapeutic exercises that allow us to enhance and strengthen the lost functional patterns.

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