Your patient has nerve root symptoms and has been diagnosed as having degenerative joint disease of the spine.The approach for treating the cause of the symptoms should be:
A)Heat and massage.
B)Interventions that temporarily increase the size of the intervertebral foramina.
C)Intermittent setting exercises with the extensor muscles in the shortened position.
D)Relaxation exercises, including head rolls and conscious tension-release techniques.

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Interventions that temporarily increase the size of the intervertebral foramina would be the most appropriate approach for treating nerve root symptoms caused by degenerative joint disease of the spine. This can be achieved through techniques such as spinal traction, mobilization, or manipulation to help relieve nerve compression and improve symptoms. Heat and massage, intermittent setting exercises, and relaxation exercises may provide some symptomatic relief but are unlikely to address the underlying cause of the nerve root symptoms.

Your Patient Has Nerve Root Symptoms and Has Been Diagnosed