Cervical and Lumbar Nerve Impingement

Cervical (neck) and lumbar (back) nerve impingement, also known as a “pinched nerve,” occurs when a nerve is compressed or irritated. Approximately 85 persons per 100,000 incur cervical nerve impingement.

What is cervical nerve impingement?

Cervical nerve impingement occurs when a herniated disk material or bone spurs and compresses a nerve in the neck.

Symptoms:

  • Burning or sharp pain
  • Motor dysfunction in the neck or upper body
  • Numbness and/or weakness down your arm
  • Sensory deficits
  • Pins-and-needles sensations

What is lumbar nerve impingement?
Lumbar nerve impingement results from too much pressure applied on a nerve due to surrounding bones, cartilage, tissue, or muscle.

Symptoms:

  • Burning or sharp pain
  • Muscle spasms
  • Pain down buttocks, legs, and feet

Diagnosis

For the physician to diagnose either cervical or lumbar disc nerve impingement, the patient must have a physical examination. Depending on the symptoms, the physician may focus on the neck or back during the examination. In addition, the physician may order an MRI to show the spinal stenosis and spinal cord compression.

Treatments

Every case is unique to each patient. Discover which treatment is best for your needs by contacting us to schedule an evaluation.