Pinched Nerve (Radiculopathy): What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

What it is:
A pinched nerve occurs when a spinal nerve gets compressed or irritated, leading to pain that can travel down the arm or leg.

Causes:

• Herniated disc

• Bone spurs

• Spinal degeneration

• Poor posture

• Injury or heavy lifting

Symptoms:

• Sharp or shooting pain

• Numbness or tingling

• Muscle weakness

• Burning sensation along the nerve path

Effective Treatment:

• Rest & posture correction

• Physiotherapy exercises

• Pain-relief medicines

• Epidural steroid injections

• Minimally invasive spine procedures if pain persists