Is it possible that a nerve could have been hit. I had a MRI and found a bulging disc but it is not touching the nerve.
Thanks
2007-02-06 07:26:47 · 4 answers · asked by Bernadine F 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The bulging nerve does not need to be touching the nerve to cause the symptoms! It puts pressure on the surrounding tissues which then put pressure on the nerve. Been there..had the pain! I found the injections into the spine to be quite useful in controlling the pain.
Yes its possible to damage the nerve if an injection is given badly.
2007-02-06 07:31:24 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is much more likely that the muscles are tight and pressing on the nerve. Complete answers can be found in The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies, as muscles, pain and referred pain goes. With other added problems I use a chiropractor who uses an activator (instead of a bone cruncher) and a massage therapist.
2007-02-08 14:11:59 · answer #2 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Massaging the back muscles will reduce the pain.Apply an icepack to the affected area. This will make the area numb and reduce the pain. More details and remedies at http://aches.in/backpainremedies.html
2007-02-06 23:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by sanki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried chiropractic or acupuncture? theyre great.....
2007-02-06 07:30:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋