Flower Newsletter Content Syndication Sponsorship Become a Member Pharmacy Pinched Nerve What to look for tenderness, tingling, or numbness in one part of your body, often a limb. The numbness we feel eventually gives way to 'pins and needles' a tingling sensation in the affected area. In fact any pressure applied to a nerve by the surrounding tissue will produce this discomfort and will interrupt the nerve's functioning. Nerves passing over bones are particularly vulnerable. A pinched nerve is usually healed within a few days to a week with treatment.
More chronic cases can leave permanent problems.
Causes Pressure on a peripheral nerve from the surrounding tissue causes inflammation of the nerve. Another common cause of nerve irritation is a damaged spinal disk commonly known as a slipped disk , Heavy lifting, obesity , and contact sports can contribute to the problem. . You may need to stop or reorganise the activity which is the cause of your uncomfortable condition. Your doctor may suggest wearing a splint, brace, or some other support and may also recommend a physical therapist to help you reinforce the muscles in the affected area. Taking Arnica when your back pain follows an injury may lessen symptoms.