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.