Diseases

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Nerve compression syndrome or compression neuropathy, also known asentrapment neuropathy, is a medical condition caused by direct pressure on anerve. It is known colloquially as a trapped nerve, though this may also refer tonerve root compression (by a herniated disc, for example).

SYMPTOMS

These are some of the more common symptoms of compressed nerves:

pain in the area of compression, such as the neck or low back.
radiating pain, such as sciatica or radicular pain.
numbness or tingling.
"pins and needles" or a burning sensation.
weakness, especially with certain activities.

CAUSES

Nerve compression syndrome or compression neuropathy, also known as entrapment neuropathy, is a medical condition caused by direct pressure on a nerve. It is known colloquially as a trapped nerve, though this may also refer to nerve root compression (by a herniated disc, for example).