How to treat hand weakness due to nerve compression in the cervical spine

Cervical compression of nerves leading to hand weakness can be treated with massage, infrared and other conservative treatments and surgical treatments, if the patient receives early conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment should be used. 1. Conservative treatment: patients can take massage and infrared ray to promote local blood circulation and alleviate the pressure of cervical vertebrae on nerve roots. Patients can also take oral nutritional nerve drugs, such as methylcobalamin, to nourish the nerves and relieve the symptoms of hand weakness. 2. Surgical treatment: If the patient’s early conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment should be adopted. Patients can adopt minimally invasive intervertebral foraminoscopic surgery to remove the diseased tissues, and if combined with spinal stenosis, open surgical treatment should be adopted. Surgical treatment can effectively relieve compression and completely treat the condition. Patients with this symptom should go to the hospital immediately for examination to clarify the severity of the condition and receive appropriate treatment.