what does nerve impingement mean
Disc Degeneration, Nerve Impingement, and Stenosis in the Cervical Spine. Nerve impingement is a condition in which abnormal pressure is placed on the nerves in the cervical spine [neck] and is often related to degeneration of the discs. In order to understand the various problems that can occur in the. cervical spine, you must first have an understanding of the anatomic structures involved.