What is the prognosis (outlook) for cervical radiculopathy?

What is the prognosis (outlook) for cervical radiculopathy?

The prognosis (outlook) for cervical radiculopathy depends on several factors, including:

• Which spinal nerve is affected.
• The cause of cervical radiculopathy.
• How severe your symptoms are.
• Your overall health.

In most cases, people who go through nonsurgical treatment have a good prognosis and their symptoms disappear. In fact, many people who have cervical radiculopathy can treat it at home with time and rest.

However, symptoms of cervical radiculopathy recur (come back) in up to one-third of people after initial improvement.

If your symptoms come back, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider.