Understanding C7 Nerve Root Pain (C7 Radiculopathy)

What’s Happening

C7 Nerve Root: This nerve exits the spinal cord at the 7th cervical vertebra (C7) in your neck.

Pathway: It travels from the neck, down through the shoulder, along the back of the upper arm and forearm, sometimes reaching the middle finger.

Symptoms Area: The red-shaded region (as shown in diagrams) highlights where pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness may occur when the C7 nerve is compressed. This is known as radiculopathy.

Common Causes of a Pinched C7 Nerve

Herniated disc

Degenerative disc disease

Bone spurs (osteophytes)

Spinal stenosis

Trauma or prolonged poor posture

Symptoms of C7 Radiculopathy