Neuro vs Ortho Neck Pain — How to Tell the Difference

Is your neck pain a nerve problem… or a joint (orthopedic) problem?
The truth is — it’s often both.
This video explains the difference between neurological and orthopedic neck conditions — and why it matters for treatment.

You’ll learn:✔ What an orthopedic neck problem actually means ✔ How much neck motion you should normally have✔ How nerve compression in the neck can cause numbness and tingling in the arm and hand✔ Why the problem is often “above” where you feel the symptoms✔ Why treating the wrong source won’t fix the issue

There are three major nerves that travel from your neck down through your shoulder, elbow, and into your hand. Compression can happen at multiple points — but if you don’t identify the true source, you may end up chasing symptoms.

If you’ve been told you need surgery, or therapy hasn’t helped, it may be time for a full evaluation from hand to neck, not just one area.

📍 In the Miami area? Contact Hands-On Therapy Services for an evaluation.👍 Like, subscribe, and comment if you’ve experienced numbness, tingling, or chronic neck pain.

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Hands-on Therapy Services helps people in Miami with hand and shoulder pain to stay active, and pain-free, and avoid pills, injections, and surgery. We specialize in helping people with arm and hand problems, whether to avoid surgery or after an accident requiring surgery.

We understand that you may be at different parts of your journey so we have created different paths for you to get the information you need.

Watch the video to see what we can offer you and grab what you need from our website.

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Hands-On Therapy Services
Address: 7902 NW 36th St Suite 207, Doral, FL 33166
Phone Number: (786) 615-9879

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If you are an OT or PT looking to learn more about the art and science of hand therapy, check out Hand Therapy Secrets for more educational videos to advance your career as a specialist.

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DISCLAIMER:
Any information on this channel is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for advice provided by a physician, medical provider, occupational therapist, or physical therapist. Hands-on Therapy Services will not be liable for any injuries that happen due to performing any exercises or advice on this channel.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with questions about your medical condition or to diagnose any conditions.