Many spinal changes happen as you age. Radiculopathy usually affects people between the ages of 30 and 50. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and obesity can increase the risk of radiculopathy. Other risk factors are poor posture, spinal abnormalities like scoliosis, and repetitive movements. osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and obesity can increase the risk of radiculopathy. Other risk factors are poor posture, spinal abnormalities like scoliosis, and repetitive movements. diagnose radiculopathy, your we will first perform a physical examination. you may have to run certain tests or scans Short-term bed rest or treatments with mechanical traction physical therapy ibuprofen and naproxen muscle relaxants oral corticosteroids prescription opioids for severe pain spinal corticosteroid injections into the affected area Most people with radiculopathy improve with conservative treatment such as medication and PT. Surgery is recommended for some people with radiculopathy. They, too, usually improve after a recovery period. Following treatment, most people are able to work and take part in other daily activities.