What is a biceps reflex?

Reflex biceps is a type of tendon reflex that occurs when the biceps in the arm is hit. The test of the biceps reflex is carried out by medical experts to evaluate the cervical backbone 5 (C5) and 6 (C6) of the reflective arch. For the test, specific receptors in the biceps muscle are activated by gently pushing or clicking on the muscles with the tendon hammer. This causes the nerves to react and the forearms start or tears. This movement is involuntary and includes communication only with a mix and not with the brain. Normal or strong reaction is known as a brisk reflex and generally does not indicate any damage or pressure on the nerve C5 or C6. Weaker reflex, known as reduced, may indicate a problem in the C5 or C6 area. Conditions that may be tested in biceps reflex include nerve compression, hyperplasia and even electrolyte imbalance.

A person with compressed or irritated nerve root C5 may have a symptomAka, such as pain in the upper arm, shoulder and neck, as well as dullness or armor at the top of the arm. The C6 compression or nerve irritation has similar symptoms of pain to the C5, which can also be combined with the numbness or tuning of the lower arm. The Biceps reflex test is useful for medical experts to locate the true nature of these symptoms in the patient and effectively treat the condition.

If the C5 or C6 nerve or C6 irritation is suspected due to abnormal biceps reflex, the doctor may recommend further testing to determine the exact condition. A general practitioner who suspects that he is damaging this area can assign his patient to a specialist who can manage the best treatment. This treatment may include physical therapy, medicines or even surgery to correct serious conditions.

Reflex biceps is not as known as Patellar or "Kneejerk" Reflex and is usually not part of a routine control. Normally one should not test the reflex biceps unless it is a minimumT symptoms of nerve root problems. Unfortunately, not every patient experiences the same symptoms under the same conditions, so they can ignore their pain or numbness for a long time. When this happens, extensive nerve damage is possible and eventually the bicep reflex may become non -existent. This could mean that it is immediately necessary to treat, or even that the damage has undergone a point of treatment and is permanent.