Pinched Nerve (cont.)
What is a patent's prognosis for a pinched nerve?
In most cases, patients with a pinched nerve are able to
recover completely without any long lasting symptoms. Most patients respond well
to conservative treatment including rest, activity modification, ice, physical
therapy, and
medications.
Surgical operations are typically only recommended for
people who do not improve with the conservative treatment or if they have
worsening muscle weakness. The longer a patient has symptoms of a pinched nerve, and
the worse the symptoms become, the less chance there is for a full recovery.
Pain, numbness and tingling usually recovery completely with treatment. If a
person
develops weakness or wasting of the muscles he or she should see a doctor as soon
as possible to prevent any
permanent nerve damage.
Pinched Nerve At A Glance
- Nerve carry electrical signals from the brain to the body and vice-versa.
- A pinched nerve can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness along the path
of the pinched nerve.
- Most people improve from a pinched nerve with rest, ice, medication or
physical therapy.
- Weakness or wasting of the muscles from a pinched nerve can suggest permanent
nerve injury.
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