C7 Nerve Root Pain Explained + 4 Exercises to Help Relieve Symptoms

Rehab Science Book: https://amzn.to/4a5M5BL Rehab Science App: https://rehabscience.com/membership/ Neck Traction Device: https://amzn.to/45zMZ7Y Foam Roller: https://amzn.to/4k2fYaq C7 radiculopathy most commonly occurs when the C7 nerve root becomes irritated or compressed as it exits the cervical spine, typically at the C6–C7 motion segment. This compression can arise from several structural and age-related factors that alter the space available for the nerve. One of the most frequent causes is a cervical disc herniation, where disc material bulges or protrudes posteriorly and laterally into the neural foramen. At C6–C7, this often places direct pressure on the C7 nerve root, especially during neck extension or rotation. Disc-related radiculopathy tends to occur in younger to middle-aged adults and may develop acutely or subacutely. From a sensory standpoint, C7 radiculopathy frequently causes pain, tingling, numbness, or altered sensation that travels from the neck into the shoulder, down the back of the arm, and into the middle finger. On the motor side, weakness is often seen in muscles responsible for elbow extension, wrist flexion, and finger extension, most notably the triceps and portions of the wrist and finger extensors. In this video, I explain how these deficits show up functionally and what they may look like during daily activities or exercise. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Exercise 1: Manual Cervical Traction 03:20 Exercise 2: Radial Nerve Glide 05:47 Exercise 3: Thoracic Mobilization 07:38 Exercise 4: Cervical Mobility 09:51 My Book & App Dr. Tom Walters and Rehab Science recommend that you speak with your doctor or physical therapist before participating in the exercises demonstrated in this video. The exercises in this video are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. No information in this video is to be taken as medical or health advice.