Pain in the outer shoulder?
What if it's cervical compression?
The C5 nerve root is a perfect mimic of shoulder impingement. Discover why over-manipulating the joint while the nerve is compressed leads to treatment failure.
The "Fake" Shoulder Conflict
""Confusing C5 radiculopathy with subacromial impingement syndrome is one of the most frequent diagnostic errors that condemns patients to chronicity.""
The impact of the cervical nerves on the shoulder (C5)
Racine C5: The Conflict Imitator
Deltoid (outer shoulder) to the outer elbow.
- Subacromial impingement
- Acromioclavicular (AC) joint pathology
Shoulder abduction test:
Difficulty raising the arm laterally or pain on exertion suggests that the C5 nerve impulse is obstructed at its source.
The "Double Crushing" & the Subsidence
""In many cases, the inflammation in your shoulder (bursitis, tendinitis) is very real, but it is strictly caused by a hidden cervical problem.""
The cascade of destruction of the C5 shoulder:
C5 nerve compression (herniation, bulge)
Loss of electrical impulse to the deltoid and biceps muscles
The muscle is tired, the shoulder is "drooping""
Mechanical friction = Conflict & local inflammation
The Global Solution
Treating the joint alone only provides temporary relief. For a permanent cure, the system must be "reconnected" by releasing the C5 nerve root through decompression.
Cervical C5 DecompressionDo not treat the symptom.
Address the root cause.
Stop the progression of your pain.
Let's check the condition of your cervical nerves today to put your mind at ease.
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