tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51886224685085961222012-02-16T14:12:28.362-08:00WorldWideClasified.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637041363213646111noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188622468508596122.post-54944654036343738862008-02-19T18:47:00.000-08:002008-02-19T18:52:40.780-08:00The term <strong>"pinched nerve"</strong> is often used as a catch-all phrase for injuries resulting from compression, constriction, or stretching.<br /><br />Symptoms include numbness, "pins and needles" or burning sensations, and pain radiating outward from the injured area. One of the most common examples of a single compressed nerve is the feeling of having a foot or hand "fall asleep."<br /><br /><strong>According to A.D.A.M., at some time, up to 40% of people experience pain,</strong> known as sciatica, which occurs when the sciatic nerve is trapped or inflamed. The sciatic nerve is the one most likely to be affected in low back pain.<br /><br />Aside from sciatica, pinched nerves can sometimes lead to other conditions such as<br /><br /><br /><strong>peripheral neuropathy <br /><br />carpal tunnel syndrome <br /><br />tennis elbow </strong>(compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow)<br /><br />The extent of pinched nerve injuries may vary from minor, temporary damage to a more permanent condition.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Early diagnosis is important to prevent further damage or complications</strong>. Pinched nerve is a common cause of on-the-job injury.<br /><br /><br /><strong>The most frequently recommended treatment for pinched nerve is rest for the affected area.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Corticosteroids</strong> help alleviate pain. In some cases, surgery is recommended.<br /><br /><strong>Physical therapy</strong> may also be recommended, and splints or collars may be used.<br /><br />With treatment, most people recover from pinched nerve. However, in some cases, <strong>the damage is irreversible.</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Examples:</strong> Some commonly compressed or "pinched" nerves include the:<br /><br /><strong>median nerve</strong> (affects sensations in the hand) <br /><strong>ulnar nerve</strong> (extends down the arm past the elbow) <br /><strong>radial nerve </strong>(also extends down the arm) <br /><strong>femoral nerve</strong> (extends from the hip to the knee) <br /><strong>plantar nerves</strong> (located in your feet) <br /><strong>tibial nerve</strong> (past the knee and lower leg) <br />nerves between the discs in your spinal column <br /><strong>peroneal nerve</strong> (runs along the side of your leg) <br /><strong>sciatic nerve </strong>(located in the back of the leg)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5188622468508596122-5494465403634373886?l=pinchednervecures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>WorldWideClasified.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12637041363213646111noreply@blogger.com0