2007-02-21 10:01:11 · 5 answers · asked by stephani 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The term pinched nerve describes one type of damage or injury to a nerve or set of nerves. The injury may result from compression, constriction, or stretching. Symptoms include numbness, "pins and needles" or burning sensations, and pain radiating outward from the injured area. One of the most common examples of a single compressed nerve is the feeling of having a foot or hand "fall asleep." Pinched nerves can sometimes lead to other conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tennis elbow. The extent of such injuries may vary from minor, temporary damage to a more permanent condition. Early diagnosis is important to prevent further damage or complications. Pinched nerve is a common cause of on-the-job injury.
2007-02-21 10:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by yoko o 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A pinched nerve happens when something applies pressure to a nerve, it could be by sitting wrong, a muscle swelling or even hitting an area of your body like when you hit your finger and it goes numb. In you spine your vertebrae can also move and pinch nerves.
2007-02-21 10:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by LeeAnn R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-26 11:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jeanpierre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a pinched nerve and have had one for a decade. What you are describing is not a pinched nerve. I am surprised you let your coach "diagnose" you. You need a REAL doctor, not Yahoo Answers.
2016-03-13 11:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain can be referred from places other than the head. This deals with headaches but the principle works for all kinds of pain.
Muscles get knots called trigger points. These make the muscles tight causing them to press on nerves and other thing.
#1 The first thing is to take a couple swigs of molasses or eat a couple of bananas. They contain magnisium and potassium both of which muscles need.
#2 WATER she should be drinking 1/2 gallon minimum. The head of neurology at UCDavis likens a body running low on water to a car running low on oil (the engine can seize).
Get a good (deep tissue) massage (to loosen the trigger points) on the back, shoulders and neck. Make sure to press up at the base of the skull where it meets the spine.
You rub or lightly scratch everywhere on your head. You will hit spots that are tender these are trigger points. The idea is to rub across them 6-12 times per session up to six times per day until they go away.
For more information on trigger points read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.
2007-02-24 22:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by Keko 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋