Question 1

i think i have a pinched nerve in my tailbone. i've been doing yoga and seeing chiropracter to help. do i need an xray or other diagnostic services?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are having weakness or tingling or numbness in your legs, imaging may be considered.  Other red flags would be trouble with bowel or bladder, or fever.  If you have not been evaluated by a physician, that might be worthwhile because that could also lead to a referral for a good physical therapist that is comfortable with the pelvis, hips and pelvic floor.  That could really be helpful.

Question 2

how to treat a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Very common: Pinched nerve is a condition when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues. The treatment needs to begin with rest of the the affected area, physical therapy, pharmacology, interventional therapy, surgery.

Question 3

what causes rid of a pinched nerve?

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Disc herniation: Natural history, or the normal healing process, varies between people. However, symptoms can begin and disappear in days. Generally, i give my patients 6 weeks to 3 months for healing. Thereafter, it is likely to be prolonged without surgical treatment. The benefit of surgery is faster return to work/activities, but ultimate result years down the road is equivalent with/without surgery.

Question 4

can a pinched nerve cause dizziness?

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Yes: Any discomfort in the body can make a person worries and feels light headed. Start with your primary care doctor!

Question 5

what to do for a pinched nerve in neck?

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Trickey: If you have a definate diagnosis either by MRI and emg, then ask your pcp to refer you to an interventional pain doctor.  Epidural steroid injection may be very helpful.

Question 6

pinched nerve near scapula, what to do?

Accepted Answer

evaluation: Have you had an emg/ncv study or ssep study to determine the nerve involved? Could be long thoracic or spinal accessory nerve, I have seen both .See a  good interventional pain physician to rule out intercostal neuralgia, myofascial pain (serratus/ rhomboid), thoracic disc herniation, paravertbral neuralgia, or suprascapular neuralgia.

Question 7

symptoms of pinched nerve in lower back?

Accepted Answer

Leg pain: Pinched nerves in the lumbar spine (low back) usually present with leg pain, numbness, tingling, decreased ability to walk distances, limited standing or weakness. Sometimes a combination of those symptoms. Back pain is another common symptom.

Question 8

might a pinched nerve in neck heal itself?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: It is certainly possible for a pinched nerve to "heal."  in many cases, pinched nerves are caused by herniated discs, and these can heal/resolve with time - once the herniated disc has resolved, the nerve is no longer pinched.

Question 9

can a nvc pick up a pinched nerve in neck?

Accepted Answer

EMG/NCV: Nerve study (emg/ncv) is a sensitive test to identify pinched nerves in different area.

Question 10

can a pinched nerve in neck cause fainting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it's not: likely.  Before assuming the cause is pinched nerve in the neck, other possible causes must be investigated.  You should see a doctor about this.  Dr. Anne

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I think i have a pinched nerve in my tailbone. i've been doing yoga and seeing chiropracter to help. do i need an xray or other diagnostic services?

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Pinched nerve near scapula, what to do?

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