first weakness in left hand fore finger and thumb and now numbness

by jayam
(mumbai)

I have cervical spondylitis at C5 and sciatica both on right side since last 10 years, and I suffered severe pain in my right hand and right leg. All of a sudden now my left hand fore finger and thumb have become weak and numb. Can it be cured and kindly advise me what to do please. I am a 49 yr old female.

Hello Jayam,

You have obviously had an old whiplash-type injury in your neck that wasn't well managed at the time. Or perhaps just a severe accident that with even the best management would leave you with problems.

The thumb and forefinger points very clearly to the C6 nerve root. It is of course of concern that it has started in your other arm.

I'm not sure if there are Chiropractors in Mumbai, but this is this the sort of condition that Chiropractors treat on a daily basis.