What is a Pinched Nerve?

What is a pinched nerve?
What is a pinched nerve? Neurosurgeon Dr Arun L Naik discusses in this video.
Pinched nerve is one of the common causes of your back pain. Pinched nerve is seen in slipped disc, disc bulge, spondylitis and herniated discs. Pinched nerve causes neck pain back pain. Symptoms of pinched nerve are back pain, tingling numbness pins and needle and weakness. Treatment of pinched nerve is by medications. Physiotherapy for pinched nerve gives good relief. Exercises for pinched nerve relieve pain fully.
These spinal nerves are vulnerable at a narrow space called foramen on the side of your spinal bone. These nerves can be pinched due to many causes, collectively leading to what is called a radiculopathy pain. When pinched, these nerves send pain signals to the brain or even lose functionality, resulting in tingling or numbness.
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What are 10 causes of pinched nerves
1.Slipped disc
2.Bulging disc
3.Spinal trauma or injury
4.Spinal stenosis
5.Mechanical back pain
6.Bone spur formation- osteophytes
7.Spondylolisthesis
8.Foraminal stenosis
9.Age related degeneration
10. Spinal arthritis
What are the symptoms of pinched nerves
Sharp, aching or burning pain, which may radiate to upper limb or lower limb
Numbness or decreased sensation in the limbs
Tingling, pins and needles sensations in limbs
Muscle weakness in the limbs
Imbalance while walking
Difficulty in holding urine or feces
When not to neglect your pinched nerve symptoms? 
If you have been experiencing ongoing pain for more than 3 weeks, it is advised  to seek medical attention. if are experiencing numbness, tingling, or loss of motor skills, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately before that.
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How to Diagnose Pinched Nerves
The diagnosis of a compressed nerve in the spine is important  to ensure you get the proper treatment. When i see a patient suspected of pinched nerves, I start with a physical and neuro exam.  During this exam, I take a thorough the  medical history. I may ask for some tests like x-rays, CT scans or MRIs to help determine the cause of pinched nerves.
What is the Treatment for Pinched Nerve in Back
Main stay of treatment of pinched nerve is medications. They get good relief with these. These medications may have to be continued for many months, sometimes lifelong. I also advise a short course of physiotherapy. I may ask for spinal braces to rest your back bone for a few days. 95% of pinched nerves get relieved with this modality. About 5% of patients have severe pinched nerves causing severe pain; they may need surgical intervention. 
Surgical Treatment for a Pinched Nerve
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Spine :
Lower back pain, Neck pain, Back pain, Sciatica pain, Tingling numbness, Pins and needle sensation, Radiating pain, Mechanical back pain, Posture related pain

Diseases
Spinal disc prolapse, Intervertebral disc prolapse, Intervertebral disc herniation, Disc bulge, Spinal canal stenosis, Spinal myelopathy, Compressive myelopathy, Pinched nerves in the neck, Pinched nerves in the back, Pinched nerves in the lower back, Spinal stenosis, Spinal arthritis, Spinal fractures, Spinal osteoporosis, Spondylitis,
Spondylosis, Spinal degeneration, Spondylolisthesis, Tethered cord syndrome, Spinal dysraphism, Spinal myelomeningocele, Spinal bifida, Spinal cord injury, Spinal degeneration, Spinal tumors, Spinal infections,

Surgery
Microdiscectomy, Discectomy, Anterior cervical discectomy, Lumbar discectomy, Lumbar spinal decompression, Cervical canal decompression, Cervical laminectomy,
Lumbar laminectomy, Spinal fusion procedure, Spinal stabilisation procedure, Minimal invasive spine surgery, Endoscopic spine surgery,Microscopic spine surgery, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, Foraminotomy
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