How to treat cervical compression of the brachial plexus

Cervical compression of the brachial plexus nerve, generally referred to as nerve root cervical spondylosis, results in symptoms of brachial plexus nerve compression due to compression of the nerve root, which manifests as pain and numbness and weakness in the upper extremities. Treatment includes general treatment, medication, physical therapy, surgery and so on. 1. General treatment: daily life should maintain good posture, avoid prolonged low head, work, etc., pay attention to rest, avoid fatigue, pay attention to neck exercise, do more cervical spine exercises. 2. Drug treatment: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as celecoxib and ibuprofen can be chosen to relieve pain symptoms as prescribed by the doctor. Nutritional nerve drugs such as methylcobalamin and vitamin B12 can be chosen, which can have a certain promotion effect on the recovery of nerve injury. 3. Physiotherapy: Under the guidance of doctors, cervical traction therapy, hot compresses, acupuncture, massage and other treatments can relax the neck muscles, promote local blood circulation, and relieve the compression of the spinal cord on the nerves. 4. Surgery: If the above treatments are ineffective or the clinical symptoms are severe, surgical treatments such as discectomy and decompression surgery can be considered. Patients with cervical spine compression of brachial plexus nerves are advised to go to the hospital in time and choose the appropriate treatment plan under the doctor’s guidance, so as not to delay the condition.