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title: "Arm Pain from the Neck (Brachialgia) in Faridabad: Physiotherapy Treatment"
description: "Arm pain from cervical nerve root compression (brachialgia) in Faridabad. Realign Rehab Clinic physiotherapy with traction and neural mobilisation resolves"
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category: Pain Management
date: Jun 20, 2026
author: Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
readTime: 6 min read
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# Arm Pain from the Neck (Brachialgia) in Faridabad: Physiotherapy Treatment

> Arm pain from the neck is called brachialgia or cervical radiculopathy. Most cases resolve without surgery through neural mobilisation and cervical traction physiotherapy.

**Category:** Pain Management | **Date:** Jun 20, 2026 | **Author:** Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.) | **Read time:** 6 min read

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## Arm Pain and Radiculopathy: Physiotherapy Treatment in Faridabad

Arm pain — particularly when accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness — is one of the most concerning symptoms patients present with. In most cases, the cause is not in the arm itself but originates from the cervical spine (radiculopathy from nerve root compression) or peripheral nerve entrapments (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, thoracic outlet). Identifying the source accurately is critical, as each cause requires a different physiotherapy approach.

At **Realign Rehab Clinic**, NIT-5, Faridabad, our expert physiotherapists provide personalised, evidence-based care. Serving NIT, Green Field Colony, Ballabhgarh, Sector 21–82, and across Faridabad. Contact us: **+91 9818185589**.

> **Research Insight:** A 2022 systematic review in Spine confirmed that physiotherapy combining neural mobilisation with cervical stabilisation exercises resolves cervical radiculopathy arm symptoms in 85% of cases within 8–12 weeks — avoiding surgical intervention in the vast majority of patients.

## Causes and Risk Factors

- Cervical radiculopathy: disc herniation or osteophyte at C4–T1 compressing a nerve root

- Thoracic outlet syndrome: neurovascular compression between collarbone and first rib

- Carpal tunnel syndrome: median nerve compression at the wrist

- Cubital tunnel syndrome: ulnar nerve compression at the elbow

- Shoulder pathology with referred arm pain: rotator cuff tears, impingement

- Cervical myelopathy: spinal cord compression causing bilateral arm and hand symptoms

- Peripheral neuropathy: diabetic or nutritional nerve disease

## Signs and Symptoms

- Shooting, burning, or aching pain from the neck or shoulder into the arm

- Numbness and tingling in a specific finger distribution (dermatomal or nerve-territory pattern)

- Arm weakness: difficulty lifting, gripping, or overhead activities

- Neck pain or stiffness accompanying the arm symptoms

- Symptoms worsened by specific neck positions or arm positions

- Night waking from arm symptoms (carpal/cubital tunnel pattern)

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The key to treating arm pain is finding where the nerve is being irritated. Once you locate it — at the neck, the thoracic outlet, the elbow, or the wrist — the treatment is straightforward. The mistake is treating the arm itself when the problem is upstream. Neural mobilisation that addresses the actual compression site produces rapid and lasting results.

*— Dr. Vaishali Suri (BPT), Realign Rehab Clinic, Faridabad*

- ✦ 85% of cervical radiculopathy arm pain resolves with physiotherapy within 8–12 weeks

- ✦ Carpal tunnel syndrome affects 3–6% of working adults — the most common peripheral entrapment

- ✦ Thoracic outlet syndrome accounts for up to 8% of arm pain presentations

- ✦ Neural mobilisation improves nerve excursion and reduces perineural inflammation within 3–4 sessions

## Physiotherapy Treatment at Realign Rehab, Faridabad

- Comprehensive neurological and orthopaedic assessment to identify pain source

- Cervical traction and neural mobilisation for radiculopathy

- Carpal tunnel physiotherapy: splinting, nerve gliding, tendon gliding

- Cubital tunnel management: elbow padding, neural mobilisation, night splinting

- Thoracic outlet syndrome: scalene stretching, postural correction, first rib mobilisation

- Cervical joint mobilisation for facet-related referred arm pain

- Shoulder rehabilitation where rotator cuff pathology is contributing

- Electrotherapy: TENS for neuropathic arm pain management

## Recovery Programme

**Phase 1 — Pain Relief (Weeks 1–3):** Manual therapy, electrotherapy, and gentle movement to reduce inflammation and restore baseline function.

**Phase 2 — Strengthening (Weeks 3–8):** Progressive resistance training, neuromuscular re-education, and functional retraining.

**Phase 3 — Return to Activity (Weeks 8–16):** Task-specific conditioning and a home programme to prevent recurrence.

## Why Choose Realign Rehab Clinic, Faridabad?

Led by **Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)**, BPT Orthopedics & Sports, Realign Rehab delivers one-on-one physiotherapy with advanced electrotherapy, manual therapy, and home visits. Located at **NIT-5, Faridabad** — accessible from Green Field Colony, Sector 21–82, Ballabhgarh, and the Delhi border.

- Personalised plans — no generic protocols

- Evidence-based rehabilitation aligned with international guidelines

- Home visits for post-operative and mobility-limited patients

- Flexible appointments: Mon–Sat, 9 AM – 7 PM

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What causes arm pain and tingling?

The most common causes are cervical radiculopathy (nerve root compression in the neck), carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve at the wrist), cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar nerve at the elbow), and thoracic outlet syndrome. A physiotherapy assessment identifies the specific source.

### Can physiotherapy treat nerve pain in the arm?

Yes — neural mobilisation, specific joint mobilisation, and splinting address the compression causing nerve pain. 85% of cervical radiculopathy cases resolve with physiotherapy, avoiding surgery.

### How do I know if my arm pain is from my neck?

Cervical radiculopathy causes arm pain following a dermatomal pattern (strip from neck to fingers), accompanied by neck pain and worsened by certain neck positions. Specific clinical tests (Spurling's, ULNT) confirm cervical origin.

### Is arm tingling serious?

Most arm tingling from nerve entrapments is not dangerous but should be assessed promptly. Progressive weakness or bilateral arm and leg symptoms warrant urgent neurological review.

### How long does arm radiculopathy take to resolve?

Most cervical radiculopathy resolves in 6–12 weeks with physiotherapy. Peripheral nerve entrapments (carpal tunnel) respond in 4–12 weeks. Early treatment produces the fastest resolution.

## Book Your Consultation

Contact Realign Rehab Clinic today:

- 📍 NIT-5, Faridabad (near Green Field Colony, Ballabhgarh Road)

- 📞 [+91 9818185589](tel:+919818185589)

- 🕑 Mon–Sat: 9 AM – 7 PM

**References:** Cochrane Reviews, Indian Association of Physiotherapists guidelines, and peer-reviewed rehabilitation literature.

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*Published by [Realign Rehab Clinic](https://realign.clinic) | NIT-5, Faridabad | +91 9818185589*