Question 1

what's the difference between s1 nerve impingement and "intraspinal" s1 nerve impingement? is one more severe then the other?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question !: Spinal cord ends at the level of l1.   I do not   what is meant by intraspinal nerve impingement?!

Question 2

what is usually done for nerve impingement in your neck? my neck hurts to bend  it side to side. at times this is just terrible.  please help

Accepted Answer

PT: There are different causes for nerve impingement that include a herniated disc or bony spurs in the neck. Your doctor or a neurologist/neurosurgeon can tell by examining you which nerve(s) are involved. An 
mri scan is also very important in determining what is causing the pinching. Physical therapy can help with the pain. Sometimes, patients need surgery if the disc or compression is large.

Question 3

what can be done for nerve impingement in the neck? is that the same as a pinched nerve in the neck? what are the symptoms of nerve infringement? help

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement?: can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging. It can cause muscle spasm and back pain. Prevention treatment is always recommended. This condition must be professionally managed. See interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management. 
It is the same as a pinched nerve.

Question 4

is c5-c6 impingement a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Yeah: Yeah at times you will note on a radiology report that a bone spur (osteophyte), or herniated disc is causing nerve impingement. That is the medical way of stating it is pinching the nerve in question.

Question 5

which kind of nerve impingement  arising from the shoulder refers pain to the medial epicondyle if the humerus?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar nerve: Typically, if you have pain along the medial epicondyle, that is where the ulnar nerve travels. If you have impingement upon this nerve there are usually other symptoms including numbness and tingling in the 4th and 5th fingers. In the extreme situations there may be weakness of these fingers. There is often pain when tapping over the nerve at the medial epicodyle.

Question 6

if a nerve impingement at s1level is released by any means, will the previously recorded reduced h-reflex at s1 level return to its normal value?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The extent and duration of nerve impingement helps predict the likelihood of full recovery.

Question 7

my dr. says that my nct indicates "nerve impingement." what about such results indicate "nerve impingement, " rather than something more serious?

Accepted Answer

Your docror knows: Your doctor knows your case better and nct shows  what he/she says it shows.
Why are you looking for something more serious
nerve impringement is an abnormal or pathological pressure placed on a nerve by connective tissue, joins or skin and can be in different parts of body due to different conditions
ask your doctor what is causing your nerve impringement.

Question 8

does l/5-s/1 nerve impingement cause urinary retention ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The nerves from those levels of the spinal cord do control the bladders function.

Question 9

feels like under my heel was smashed by a hammer. no trauma to heel. does this description fit pinched nerve in back or nerve impingement in heel?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneal branch: of tibial nerve can be checked with an NCV exam. Have somebody check for foreign body like a piece of glass with a careful exam. Also an x-ray can show a calcaneal spur. If this fails see a foot specialist (podiatrist)

Question 10

can c6-c7 nerve impingement cause permanent damage i've had the pain for 10 years it's only recently been diagnosed. cervical epidural recommended?

Accepted Answer

Get a diagnosis: need to get a dx first.  does the pain radiate into the arm?  numbness and tingling?  MRI or X-ray to r/o infection or tumor and is none a cervical epidural can be offered (indication: neck pain with pain radiation into upper extremity.  If no radicular pain, no epidural.  Permanent damage usually follows constant neurological symptoms, numbers tingling weakness.

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What's the difference between s1 nerve impingement and "intraspinal" s1 nerve impingement? is one more severe then the other?

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What is usually done for nerve impingement in your neck? my neck hurts to bend it side to side. at times this is just terrible. please help

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What can be done for nerve impingement in the neck? is that the same as a pinched nerve in the neck? what are the symptoms of nerve infringement? help

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Is c5-c6 impingement a pinched nerve?

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Which kind of nerve impingement arising from the shoulder refers pain to the medial epicondyle if the humerus?

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If a nerve impingement at s1level is released by any means, will the previously recorded reduced h-reflex at s1 level return to its normal value?

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My dr. says that my nct indicates "nerve impingement." what about such results indicate "nerve impingement, " rather than something more serious?

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Does l/5-s/1 nerve impingement cause urinary retention ?

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Feels like under my heel was smashed by a hammer. no trauma to heel. does this description fit pinched nerve in back or nerve impingement in heel?

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Can c6-c7 nerve impingement cause permanent damage i've had the pain for 10 years it's only recently been diagnosed. cervical epidural recommended?

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