BACKGROUND: Upper limb nerve root dysfunction with increased active myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius is common problem in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Extracorpeal shock wave on the myo-electric and nerve function responses in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
All patients suffer from unilateral discogenic cervical radiculopathy of lower cervical spine(C5-C6 and/ or C6-C7) as confirmed with MRI.
All patients suffer from pain and tenderness on active trigger points of the upper trapezius .
Age ranging from 36 to 46 years old.
Duration of symptoms more than 3 months to avoid acute stage of inflammation.
Posterior osteophytes
Spinal canal stenosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Vestibular insufficiency