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I am treating a male powerlifter with a herniated disk in both his cervical and lumbar spine. We’ve made incredible gains in the lumbar function and pain and are going to begin addressing the neck more aggressively. He has severe tricep weakness on the left side due to the cervical herniation. Any ideas on specifics to address?
Hey Joanne!
Great news that he is doing well in the lumbar spine. Regarding the triceps weakness:
C6- C7 for sure. I would use a 25mm needle at that level. Some evidence that lung tissue can sneak up to that level and if you are too wide you could have an accident for sure. So be sure to be behind transverse process, aim for lamina, and use a 25 mm needle.You could also follow down radial nerve path in the tricep on the humerus- or at least hit tricep heads and MT junction.
Hope that helps!
Keep us posted!
Sue
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