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Ballroom dancing and cervical radiculopathy: a case report

P A Tsung1, G J Mulford

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehabilitation Institute of Morristown Memorial Hospital, NJ 07962-1978, USA.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|October 21, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Ballroom dancing can cause cervical radiculopathy, a neck nerve injury, due to repetitive hyperextension and rotation. This case highlights an unusual cause of this condition in dancers.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Dance Science

Background:

  • Cervical radiculopathy is a condition affecting the neck's nerve roots.
  • Dance injuries, particularly those affecting the cervical spine, are not well-documented.

Observation:

  • An international-style ballroom dancer presented with symptoms of a left C7 radiculopathy.
  • The condition was linked to frequent lateral rotation and hyperextension of the cervical spine during dance routines.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic imaging (MRI) and electrodiagnostic tests confirmed a left C7 radiculopathy.
  • Conservative treatment, including NSAIDs and alternative therapies, provided partial symptom relief.
  • Symptoms persisted for over four months despite conservative management.

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Implications:

  • This case illustrates an unconventional mechanism for developing cervical radiculopathy.
  • Specific dance movements involving extreme neck rotation and hyperextension can precipitate radicular symptoms.
  • Awareness among dancers and healthcare providers about dance-related cervical spine injuries is crucial.