CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY Cervical Disc prolapse is a condition where the disc that is a cushion between the two vertebral bodies get damaged or it may get wear and Tear causing the neck pain and if the disc herniates or pop out it may press the nerve  which is going into the arms causing the radiating pain in the upper extremity this is also called as cervical radiculopathy. Common things to cause cervical disc problem  1. excessive mobile use in abnormal neck posture 2. Long two wheeler travels with helmet use 3. Heavy lifting on shoulder or head 4. Vitamin B12 and D3 deficiency 5. Sudden jerk to neck Acute Mild to moderate cervical disc problem is usually treated with neck collar, physical therapy and medicines. In severe cervical disc problem usually there is a significant nerve compression causing tingling numbness and weakness in the upper extremity. So it is important to relieve the pressure on the nerve. Timely  surgical intervention relieves the pressure on the nerve and it helps to recover the nerve function completely.