Pinched Nerve

General Information

A pinched nerve is a generic term that describes a condition that is the result of another underlying problem causing nerve compression.  The most common condition contributing to a pinched nerve is a herniated disc.   When the inner material of a disc herniation breaks through the outer wall it can place pressure on the surrounding tissues and nerves causing pain and other symptoms.

Other conditions that may cause a pinched nerve:

  • Bone Spur
  • Synovial Cyst
  • Bone Fragment
  • Tumor
  • Spinal Stenosis

 

Pinched Nerve Symptoms

Common symptoms of a pinched nerve include extremity pain, numbness, and in severe cases muscle weakness and even partial paralysis.  Pinched nerves outside of the spinal canal are commonly referred to as nerve entrapment syndrome with carpal tunnel syndrome being one of the more common ones.  It is extremely important to distinguish between these problems by doing special testing such as an EMG/nerve conduction study.

Because a pinched nerve can be a result of several over conditions it is recommended that you take advantage of a free consultation with Dr. Biscup by clicking here to see how far along your condition has progressed.