Causes of Pinched Neck Nerves
A pinched nerve in the neck is usually caused damage to the spinal joints is triggered by traumatic injury or age factors. Sitting position wrong, wrong sleeping position and movement Excessive exercise can also trigger it the occurrence of a pinched neck nerve. Apart from daily habits, there are several other factors that can cause your neck nerves to become pinched, namely physical trauma due to an accident, being overweight (obesity), and arthritis or arthritis in the neck can also cause pinched neck nerves.
Symptoms of a Pinched Neck Nerve
- Back of the head hurts
- Pain and stiffness in the neck
- Hot or burning sensation in the neck
- Numbness or tingling in the arms and hands
- The arm feels weaker
- In certain cases, people with pinched neck nerves can experience paralysis
These symptoms can be felt all the time or come and go. However, to diagnose a pinched neck nerve, it is necessary to carry out several supporting examinations such as X-rays, CT-Scans and MRI, depending on what the doctor requires according to your condition.
Overcoming Pinched Neck Nerves
- Get enough rest or sleep and reduce excessive heavy physical activity
- Take pain relievers prescribed by your doctor
- Doing physiotherapy is recommended to overcome the problem of pinched neck nerves
- Immediately consult a doctor, the doctor will recommend appropriate action to overcome your pinched neck nerve problem