Living with neck nerve pain, known as cervical radiculopathy, can make simple movements like turning your head difficult. A review of data from 783 adults looked at whether adding a specific treatment called pulsed radiofrequency to a standard nerve block helps manage these symptoms.
The results showed that patients who received both treatments had a better overall clinical response compared to those who only received the nerve block. This combination also led to lower pain scores and a better range of motion when moving the neck. While the improvement in pain was modest, the combined treatment did not cause more side effects than the nerve block alone.
It is important to note that some parts of the evidence are still limited. Only a few studies provided data on how much movement improved, and we do not know if these benefits last for a long time. Because the evidence for long-term results is not yet clear, talk to your doctor about how these findings apply to your specific situation.
