Where does a pinched nerve occur?
A pinched nerve can occur anywhere in your body. For example, a herniated disc in your lower spine may put pressure on a nerve root, causing pain that radiates down the back of your leg (sciatica). Another common type of pinched nerve is the median nerve in the carpal tunnel in your wrist; compression of that nerve can lead to pain and numbness in your hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome). These are just two common examples of pinched nerves; many other nerves can be pinched – including those in your neck, shoulder, elbow and other areas.
