Question 1

is a pinched nerve in the neck at c5 c6 a serious condition? is a pinched nerve like cervical radiculopathy? please help

Accepted Answer

Rarely is it serious: &amp; yes pinched nerve causing pain into  arm is cervical radiculopathy. 90% are treated non op &amp; get better-10% require surgery with &gt; 90% success rate. Rarely do disc herniations cause any significant neurologic or nerve injuries with only 20% of herniations leading to any neurologic findings on exam.  See a neurologist, neurosurgeon, orthopedic spine surgeon or physiatrist or pain management.

Question 2

what to take for a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Exercise and aspirin: Of course the answer may be different if the nerve is truly pinched & is either in the shoulder or in the neck. The best treatments for mechanical problems, like pinched nerve, are mechanical. Symptomatic relief with anti-inflammatories may reduce pain but more importantly allow corrective exercise to be used to lessen symptoms. Find out what caused your trouble, then do something about it.

Question 3

i have been having a tingling sensation that comes and goes at the base of elbow and below my shoulder blade. both left sided. pinched nerve in neck?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: A pinched nerve in the neck is possible, but if tingling is ONLY at base of elbow and under scapula (shoulder blade) I would tend to lean away from that diagnosis as the symptoms are to focal.

Question 4

pinched nerve in neck going on 48hrs. only left side in neck, shoulder, arm. arm is also partially asleep/numb feeling. when to see a dr?!

Accepted Answer

NOW!: This suggests a compression neuritis or disc issues. I suggest an immediate examination and a neurology consultation-ASAP!

Question 5

i awoke with numbness in my left cheek had a slight twitch in my chin for a few days. can a pinched nerve in neck and between shoulder blades cause it?

Accepted Answer

Cheek numbness: Its is possible but since we have no information about you, not even your age let alone any medical history, no relevant response can be offered. If symptom persists, please see your doctor.

Question 6

i have a pinched nerve in my neck and shoulder pain , should i have a mri or just a neck xray. am worried that i might have a slipped disc in my neck.?

Accepted Answer

M R I: For the diagnosis of the disc in the neck is very good test. The x-ray also needed on the neck before the mri, i think i will do the x-ray then the m r i

Question 7

pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder. used heat, ice, massage, roller. could it relate to allergy to pollen? idea of cause? anything serious to consider?

Accepted Answer

Not related to-: -pollen, but due to a cervical cause. You need to see an orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in spine.

Question 8

i have a pinched nerve in my upper back neck and shoulder right side what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve : Pinched nerves can be painful. Heat, stretching and anti inflammatories can help. If persistent sometimes an adjustment may help as well as some physical therapy.

Question 9

pain in neck shoulder blade pinched nerve, what is beneficial for it?

Accepted Answer

Conservative Rx: Depends on whether you have nerve pinched in neck causing shoulder blade pain or nerve to the shoulder blade being injured but in general pt with modalities to address nerve pain, medications for pain, including those that treat nerve pain, and sometimes other therapies like e-stim, microcurrent, pulsed magnetic stimulation and others are helpful, and sometimes injections by interventional pain sp.

Question 10

what is a pinched nerve and its causes? one side of neck and shoulder. how do you know for sure you have it and how to rule it out?

Accepted Answer

: Your very general question cannot be briefly answered here on this site.  Specifically, if you have pain radiating from your neck into your shoulder and down your arm, there could be a ruptured disc compressing an exiting nerve root.  If there is suspicion, MRI images could help confirmation.

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Is a pinched nerve in the neck at c5 c6 a serious condition? is a pinched nerve like cervical radiculopathy? please help

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What to take for a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder?

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I have been having a tingling sensation that comes and goes at the base of elbow and below my shoulder blade. both left sided. pinched nerve in neck?

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Pinched nerve in neck going on 48hrs. only left side in neck, shoulder, arm. arm is also partially asleep/numb feeling. when to see a dr?!

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I awoke with numbness in my left cheek had a slight twitch in my chin for a few days. can a pinched nerve in neck and between shoulder blades cause it?

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I have a pinched nerve in my neck and shoulder pain , should i have a mri or just a neck xray. am worried that i might have a slipped disc in my neck.?

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Pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder. used heat, ice, massage, roller. could it relate to allergy to pollen? idea of cause? anything serious to consider?

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I have a pinched nerve in my upper back neck and shoulder right side what should i do?

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Pain in neck shoulder blade pinched nerve, what is beneficial for it?

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What is a pinched nerve and its causes? one side of neck and shoulder. how do you know for sure you have it and how to rule it out?

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