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Pinched Nerve Pain?
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What Is a Pinched Nerve?
The term pinched nerve refers to a condition in which a nerve is pressed by its surrounding tissues (bones, cartilage, muscles, etc.) and its normal function has been disrupted because of the pressure.
Pain, numbness or tingling, and a pins and needles type sensation are common signs that would suggest the possibility of a pinched nerve
Where Does a Pinched Nerve Develop?
Nerve compression can occur in many locations throughout your body. Typical sites include your lower spine (lumbar region) and neck (cervical region). A pinched nerve in the back often results in sciatica, or pain that radiates down to the back of your legs. A pinched nerve in the neck or back may cause radiating pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness.
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Nerve compression is not restrained to spinal nerve roots alone. For example, a pinched nerve in your wrist can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, pain and numbness in your hand and fingers.
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Generally, there is no need to be worried about symptoms that are around for only a short time. If a nerve is compressed for only a short time, it generally doesn’t cause permanent damage. And once the pressure is relieved, normal nerve functions are restored. However, if the symptoms stay for a long time and the pinched nerve is not relieved, much more serious symptoms such as chronic pain, nerve death, or muscle atrophy could occur.
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