What does the C4 and C5 nerves control?
What does the C4 and C5 nerves control?
The C4 dermatome covers parts of the neck, shoulders, and upper part of arms. C5 helps control the deltoids (which form the rounded contours of the shoulders) and the biceps (which allow bending of the elbow and rotation of the forearm). The C5 dermatome covers the outer part of the upper arm down to about the elbow.
What can be done for stenosis of the neck?
physical therapy to relieve inflammation and strain while restoring range of motion in your neck. steroid injections near your spine to reduce inflammation and swelling that may be compressing nerves. chiropractic treatment to realign your spine so nerve irritation is relieved.
What nerve comes out of C4 C5?
The C4 and C5 roots give rise to the dorsal scapular nerve that supplies the rhomboids and levator scapulae. C5, as mentioned earlier, along with C3 and C4, contributes to the phrenic nerve that innervates the diaphragm.
When do you need surgery for cervical stenosis?
Spinal stenosis surgery helps to reopen your spinal canal, the channel in your backbone that houses your spinal cord and other nerves. A doctor does the surgery when the space in the canal narrows because of arthritis, bone spurs, or other problems. When that happens, the nerves can be pinched or squeezed.
Can cervical stenosis reversed?
While spinal stenosis isn’t reversible, treatment is available to alleviate your pain and restore your mobility and quality of life.
What causes bulging disc C4 C5?
Usually, a C4-C5 bulging disc or herniated disc is caused by some type of injury or trauma such as a car accident, fall, sport injury or work injury. A C4-C5 herniated or bulging disc can also occur from deterioration that occurs in the disc over time.
Can you live a normal life with cervical spinal stenosis?
There’s no cure, but there are a variety of nonsurgical treatments and exercises to keep the pain at bay. Most people with spinal stenosis live normal lives.
