What is a "Trapped Nerve " ?

Question

I have a friend who has a "trapped nerve" in his shoulder and refuses to go and see a doctor. First, what is a "trapped nerve" and second, how does one get rid of it without having to get medical treatment?

Answer 1

A trapped nerve or impingement occurs when a nerve has a pressure placed on it, whether it is only in certain positions, movements or in a static position, causing a referred pain. This can happen due to a change in bone alignment, faulty posture or swelling. The best course of action would be to see a physiotherapist, who can does non invasive techniques and active rehabilitation with exercises to relieve the “trapped” nerve.

Answer 2

"Trapped nerve" is really a lay or common term and is not scientific. Instead, it is argued, other terms should be used to properly describe what is going on: "nerve irritation", "spinal stress".But people use the term because it's so descriptive. It really can feel like something is being trapped in there. In fact even some health professionals are using.When the nerves come down from the brain they travel through a bony canal formed by the vertebrae. If the vertebrae misalign slightly they may cause the nerves to be irritated or compressed or stretched. Nerves aren't the only things in the affected area - there's blood vessels, discs, ligaments, joints, muscles, fascia, tendons, meninges, lymphatics, other connecting tissue and fat tissue, and they may all be affected.What can cause this ? Many things. For example, a trauma- a fall or an accident, even a very mild one may be enough to misalign your spine. It may be due to bending or twisting in a certain way, it may be as a result of poor sleeping or poor posture, or both. It may occur after weeks or months of constant stress of either physical or emotional origin (usually it a compilation of the two).When the nerves are compressed their impulses may be altered and this affects the entire body.
Physical and emotional conditions of many kinds have been related to the improper functioning of the nervous system. When the spinal column is misaligned the entire skeletal system is thrown off balance.This can cause fatigue and exhaustion.
Treatment for “Trapped” Nerves
When nerve tissue is trapped within or between muscles, the adhesions that cause the nerve to “stick” to the soft tissue are best removed using a muscle technique called Active Release Technique (ART). This is usually accomplished by applying specific pressure with a thumb or finger at the site of adhesion while moving the affected body part through a full and complete range of motion. Using this technique, the adhered tissue is held stationary while the nerve is pulled away and separated from the adhesion. This often creates an immediate reduction in nerve tension and, therefore, immediate (sometimes dramatic) symptom relief.

Answer 3

The question maybe is it really a trapped nerve and is it really in the shoulder and not the back. How does he know!! A nerve can become pressured or "trapped" for many reasons including trauma, inflamation and a degenerative cause. He may need anti inflamatories, physio, could try some hot and cold compresses which sometimes help to stimulate the muscles and nerves!

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Answer 4

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Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!

Answer 5

A Pinched nerve is the term for pain or impaired function of a nerve that is under pressure. It happens to nerves that control muscle movements or relay sensations to the brain.
The initial symptoms of a pinched nerve may be tingling, numbness, burning sensation or shooting pains down the buttocks and legs or in the neck, shoulders, arms and fingers.
Sometimes the pains and sensations are distant from the point of pressure. For instance, a pinched nerve in
the low back may cause pain in the calf as the only symptom. When there is nerve damage from constant pressure, pain and weakness may increase. There may be a loss of reflexes, movement skills, sensation in the affected area, and withering (atrophy) of the affected muscles can occur.

Hope this helps good luck!!

Answer 6

a nerve out of place
exercise to nudge into place

Answer 7

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