A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues — such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure (compression) disrupts the nerve's function, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in the affected area.
A pinched nerve can occur anywhere in your body. For example, a herniated disk in your lower spine may put pressure on a nerve root, causing pain that radiates down the back of your leg (sciatica). Another common type of pinched nerve is the median nerve in the carpal tunnel in your wrist; compression of that nerve can lead to pain and numbness in your hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome). These are just two common examples of pinched nerves; many other nerves can be pinched — including those in your neck, shoulder, elbow and other areas.
With rest and other conservative treatments, most people recover from a pinched nerve within a few days or weeks. In some cases, however, surgery is necessary.
2007-09-22 16:28:44
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answered by Cherokee Billie 7
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A pinched nerve is any type of pressure applied to a nerve by the surrounding tissue that causes irritation and disruption the nerve's functioning. A pinched nerve is a common cause of on-the-job injury.
One of the most common examples of a single compressed nerve is the feeling of having a foot or hand fall asleep.
A pinched nerve can be caused by many different things. Most pinched nerves are caused by compression, constriction, or stretching. A nerve can be pinched as it leaves the spine by a herniated disc or by bone spurs that form from spinal arthritis. Pregnancy, an injury, repetitive motions or joint disease can also cause pinched nerves.
The most common symptoms of a pinched nerve are: numbness, "pins and needles" or burning sensations,
pain radiating outward from the injured area.
Common complications of pinched nerves are: peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, tarsal 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.
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2007-09-26 12:46:15
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answered by cucufate 3
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a pinched nerve is a nerve that is being irritated by a bulging disc in your back bone...
2007-09-26 22:07:42
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answered by Anonymous
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it si what it sound like a never that is pinch by something like a bone or other things
2007-09-22 23:26:43
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answered by buttmuffin 2
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