What is Pinched Nerve in Neck?
Due to various reasons, sometimes nerves which radiate from the intervertebral areas in the neck get compressed. This leads to stress on the nerve, which emanates pain in the neck and adjoining areas like shoulders, arms and fingers, and upper and lower back. Pinched nerve in neck is also known as cervical radiculopathy. Causes of Pinched Nerve in Neck Spinal arthritis: More commonly known as neck arthritis, this is a condition caused due to wear of the joints, or onset of osteoarthritis, which could also be aggravated due to wrong neck postures. Often, there is formation of bone spurs, which leads to nerve compression or pinching. Degenerative disc disease: Mostly seen in elderly people, degenerative disc disease is viewed as a normal aging process of the disc, where due to continuous wear and tear, the thickness of the disc decreases, leading to increased proximity of the cervical vertebrae with the nerve getting trapped in between. Herniated disc: Often called slipped disc, a hernia
