Help Yourself Series

Help Yourself Series The Spurling test is a simple yet valuable physical examination tool used to assess cervical radiculopathy—a condition caused by compression or irritation of the nerves exiting the spinal column in the neck. By gently extending and rotating the patient’s head while applying downward pressure, this test can reproduce symptoms like radiating pain, tingling, or numbness in the arm, helping confirm nerve root involvement. As a Pain Physician and Musculoskeletal & Rehabilitation Specialist in Jaipur, I, Dr. Aayushi Choudhary, often use such non-invasive diagnostic methods to guide effective, non-surgical treatments for neck-related pain conditions. Empowering patients with knowledge and awareness is a key part of long-term relief.