A pinched nerve in the neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy ... Ignoring the symptoms can lead to worsening pain or permanent nerve damage. Contact a healthcare provider if you experience ...
Pinching of the nerve roots can cause pain and numbness in areas controlled by that nerve. Symptoms of nerve compression can occur at the site of the compression or further away from the spine.
A cervical intervertebral disc can prolapse (hernia or rupture) asymptomatically or may produce neck pain, nerve root compression (radiculopathy) or spinal cord compression (myelopathy). Surgery is ...