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The nerves in our bodies deliver sensory information from body to brain, and carry movement instructions from brain to body. When the surrounding tissue or structures compress the nerve, it reduces its ability to perform these delivery functions properly. As a result, tingling, numbness or pain is felt from the compression, or pinching, and is called a pinched nerve.
Suffering from symptoms of a pinched nerve? Take the first step toward finding relief and start your diagnosis with our free interactive pain assessment.
A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure (compression) is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues. In some cases, this tissue might be bone or cartilage, in other cases it can be muscle or tendons causing the condition.
A number of conditions and risk factors may cause tissue to compress a nerve or nerves, including:
Pinched nerves can occur at any point in the spine, and the intensity of the pain often varies depending on the location of the compression and nerves involved. If you are experiencing a pinched nerve, you may also experience any of the following symptoms:
Are you experiencing symptoms of a pinched nerve? Start your diagnosis with our confidential interactive tool below to find out more about your condition.
Pinched nerve treatment consists of treating the underlying condition responsible for the nerve compression. During your diagnosis for a pinched nerve, you will likely undergo a variety of tests, such as and MRI, to help shed more light on your specific condition.
Once non-surgical options have been exhausted, or the progression of the pinched nerve has become severe, surgery may be the best path forward to finding pain relief.
Surgical treatment options for a pinched nerve include:
If you are suffering from painful symptoms associated with a pinched nerve and are ready to take the next step, try our interactive treatment finder below to find the right treatment for you.
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