Untreated pinched nerves can lead to permanent nerve damage, pain, and disability, and may require more involved treatment like surgery. Read the original article on Verywell Health .

The medical terminology for a pinched nerve, or what is commonly referred to as a "burner" or "stinger," is actually a stretch injury to the nerves that are distributed to the upper extremities.

Beyond pain, there are telltale signs of a pinched nerve you shouldn’t overlook. If you notice consistent tingling, muscle weakness, or numbness in specific areas of your body, it’s time to ...

These symptoms could point to something more than just a stiff neck. You might be dealing with a pinched nerve. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), a pinched nerve ...

The 30-year-old was travelling South America with his wife Caoimhe last November when he started experiencing numbness in his ...

"A pinched nerve in the neck is one of the most common causes of tingling in the left arm," says Dave Candy, a physical therapist and owner of More 4 Life. You may also feel pain, numbness ...

Violinist Hilary Hahn has withdrawn from all of her performances through November, as she continues to recover from a double pinched nerve that has persisted since July. "Her medical team has advised ...

Let's face it ... nerve pain can REALLY get on your nerves. Sometimes it happens when nerves get compressed and irritated, causing a sharp, shooting pain. Or it could be from nerve damage ...

It's believed that over 20 million Americans suffer from some form of damage to their nerves, or neuropathy. For the afflicted, pain, tingling or numbness often begins in the hands or feet.