Radicular pain, or radiating pain, is caused by interference or pinching of the spinal nerves. The pinched nerve causes tingling, pain, or numbness in parts of your body far from the actual source of the problem. If your spine is injured, there are a number of things that can affect the nerves and cause pain. Injured ligaments and muscles can …
Pinched Nerve in Your Neck? The 3 Most Common Causes
One of the most common conditions I treat is the infamous pinched nerve. Patients describe a stiff and sore neck, pain in their shoulder, arm or hand, or numbness and tingling in the fingers. They describe the pain as sharp, stabbing, burning, or a dull ache. The medical term for this condition is called cervical radiculopathy. It’s an irritation or compression …