7 Signs and Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve in the Neck

[@JeanineGenco]

This is the best video explaining my cervical radiculopathy. They never mention the one sided chest pain I have on my right side. Finally someone talking about that symptom. And when you tilt your head back how it hurts even more. Thank you!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome! I hope you find relief soon.

[@8ktrey377]

Okay the question is can it be fixed ???

[@steelhead197]

Mine will also cause that side of my jaw to get the pins and needles feeling, and numbness…same side as other symptoms….this is my first pinched nerve at 53, and it has been a few months….🫢🤦‍♂️👍🏻

[@donaldsherylmacintosh995]

This is so helpful, I'm so glad I found it. Would you be able to explain how a pinched nerve in the neck that causes pain, numbness, weakness & tingling in the left arm could also cause the same in the left leg. I know they are connected, I just wanted to get your explanation.

[@akivafitzgerald9837]

So glad I found this. Just had a CSpine MRI today because what my PCM thought was carpal tunnel, Phys Med thinks it’s a pinched nerve. Getting an EMG study in a couple weeks. I went in because I couldn’t do pushups or my yoga, hand was locking up, pain from should to wrist. And never thought that my scapula pain would be part of it. Gonna tell my med team about it

[@donnabennett4075]

I’m having a similar issue. Can’t do push ups or yoga. I went to urgent care and they referred me to my chiro but still have symptoms in my neck, shoulder and numbness/tingling down my arm into my hand.

[@msny278]

​@@donnabennett4075What was the outcome? I'm suffering from this now.

[@staceypollack6526]

Great that you don’t have retards for doctors I couldn’t pay for a diagnosis in Canada

[@tylerguy20]

Symptoms start at 2:16

[@EatUpBoise]

Helpful thank you. Lost all pushing strength in my left arm. Been a few months now trying to figure it out.

[@thesetruths1404]

Howdy. I do not have a history of neck injury. I am 51, healthy and fit. I was cleaning my wood boiler 4 days ago and it requires stooping down on the ground and putting one hand upward as I pull downwards with the other hand, all while kneeling on my knees and turning my head to look upwards and downwards continously. The next morning I felt a medium range discomfort in my left shoulder and neck. Here it is 4 days later with nearly the same discomfort. It is good at night until I've been laying down for more than 7 hours, then after I rise it worsens over a couple of hours of standing to do light household work. It gets so stiff where I can't look downwards more than 50% of usual motion, and 100% upward too, left, and right. When I do neck traction for 15 to 20 minutes with a towel, hanging upside down, or laying on my back level, it gets much better. Also dead hanging makes it better too. Then it returns. I have to repeat this throughout the day. It hurts in the middle of my neck, at the shoulder level, and sometimes across my left shoulder and upper arm, to look all the way down or up, and to look left, to stand for more than 45 minutes, etc. This must be a pinched nerve, correct? Since it retreats when I do the traction. Thank you!

[@Claude_1303]

Hello! How did you manage your Pain? Has it gone away? Thank you!

[@thesetruths1404]

@Claude_1303 yes it went away about 5 or 6 days later. Hanging from a pull-up bar for 10 to 20 seconds helped the most. Doing various other light stretches of neck and shoulders.

[@angelaakins389]

Mines in my neck makes me feel like it's cutting oxygen off in back of head. It feels tight

[@tarikhelo4269]

Do you have head back pain on one side? I think i have same and my occipital nerve hurt on head

[@regina6838]

Oxygen goes up thought the front of the neck.

[@css1741]

Yep.

[@staceypollack808]

Yes!!!! What I call it feels blocked !!!!! This is what I’ve said 1000 times

[@muhammedomar236]

And do you get dizziness along with it

[@amysho2192]

Mine is causing trigeminal neuralgia type pain in jaws, and all over head and face. Pins and needles in cheekbones area, forehead, etc. And burning sensations in my head in different spots depending on how I move Mt head/neck. I went to a physiologist...drove 2 hours through the warning alerts to stay home and went to Asheville the day before Hurricane Helene got bad. The doctor looked at an old MRI from 1.5 yrs before my neck injury and told me that it wasn't a pinched nerve, it was simply my fibromyalgia. 😐 He said it with a smirk so I think he enjoyed letting me down. Idk. I explained again that it gets worse and numbness goes down my arms when i turn my head and i feel pinching in my neck vertebrae. He said no, it's not my nerves in my neck, it's just my pain syndrome. I just said thank you and left. I went to a walk in orthopedic center and I was given 3 different types of meds...Meloxicam, Prednisone , and Flexeril. I was told to take these and do 6 weeks of PT before I can get an MRI. So I can't work or anything and sleeping is nearly impossible. I can't turn my head while driving. I feel hopeless. I can't even get an appointment with PT because their system was down from the hurricane. Couldn't get my meds filled. I already have a severe back injury that's changed my life dramatically and I have a benzo injury that's also ruined my life. I have fibromyalgia that is very severe. I can't believe I have this neck issue on top of it.

[@vonnyr1867]

I think I've got this you've described everything I've been recently having.

[@amysho2192]

@@vonnyr1867 how did you get diagnosed? What type of doctor and what type of imaging? Did you need contrast dye?

[@staceypollack808]

I hear you girl I’m in the same boat

[@amysho2192]

@staceypollack808 I'm very sorry. This boat is sinking. 😪 Actually I have good news...mine has been getting better. I even had an entire day with no symptoms. But they come back here and there. Maybe it will continue to improve. Hope yours does as well! It took 7 weeks before I saw improvement though.

[@staceypollack6526]

@@amysho2192did you do anything or it just stopped ? Doubt mine is the same case I had a head neck injury it’s been 6 years this shit is a gift that keeps on giving

[@paulwright5064]

Hi great informative video thanks.

[@sirjoshuafaw]

I think have a pinched nerve in the middle left side of my neck. I think this because when I press on the spot it causes pain down my neck and left arm. It also creates a tingle in my left forearm and thumb. At random moments sitting down when I let me left arm hang, my bicep and left arm will get a tingle sensation. This all began six weeks ago from what I think was working out ? I'm nervous of permanent damage. I'm in the military and still conduct business as normal and try to manage the pain. Can this be reversed and cured without surgery ? Any advice would be a blessing. I've tried stretches, massages, muscle relaxers, everything. Thank you in advanced for your advice and time ! 🙏🏻

[@steelhead197]

You have the same symptoms I have, I am in week 8 with it still being pretty bad, be patient, and a cervical collar periodically has been providing relief along with yoga(mostly child pose).I also changed my mattress as it was old and saggy! Sleeping on much firmer mattress now, feels much better after a few nights…will update soon! Good luck! 🤞🏻

[@Ben-pv7sb]

I got this while doing basic combat training for the army, I ignored it till I couldn't. Just glad it wasn't anything too serious

[@mazzy694]

Thankyou. Very informative video.

[@houndmother740]

I see a chiropractor on a regular basis and have an appointment with a neurologist next month. Trembling in my left hand. It seems to be coming from my neck. I don't really have any pain, except Last night I woke up with Left left hand feeling frozen cold then hot then tingling finally went away. This has been going on for over 2 months after I did some wall exercises. I give up, I think I'm just gonna stick to walking.

[@grunntalll]

Thanks, how do you figure out what the root cause is ?

[@BHGAMING131]

Why do I get throbbing neck pain but it only happens sometimes

[@lanedavis8849]

What about all those symptoms you described but also accompanied by twitching in the right eye, not just with the numbness/pains, but also happens randomly.. and sometimes I see sometimes burning feeling at the base of the skull to the mid neck.

[@NM-pl8so]

I get that weakness in my arms and shoulders.. my arms feel like 5 pounds heavier. And when I tilt my neck back left side and I feel thst pinch.. and makes my muscles in my arms shoulder right I to the hands.. always cramping, sore, joint stiffness in shoulder.. and ya forsure a pinch nerve when I tilt my neck back and thst pinch hurts my bicep

[@xtremelovin]

Hi, this was so helpful! Thank you. I've had neck issues for years, and recently, I started getting numb fingers (on both hands but mostly the right hand), and sometimes the right foot. This has been accompanied by on and off neck and back pain. According to your experience, what would be a good place to start as far as seeking a diagnosis and treatment? Thanks in advance!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

A physiatrist, neurologist, neurosurgeon orexperienced PT

[@alisonlulu]

This is so helpful thank you!!!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You're so welcome!

[@alisonwilder2626]

I just had spinal fusion surgery for cervical radiculopathy in October. I had known about it for awhile wasn't too bothersome. Just kept losing feeling in my right arm. Last June i changed jobs and was working an overhead crane everyday several times a day. Looking up and to the sides. By 1 month in to it i was having unbearable rib pain with no injury to it. My hand was numb a lot. I went to the dr thinking it was scoliosis related. Found out my scoliosis wasn't that bad. They couldn't figure out what was wrong but sent me to a spine dr. We did an mri and they gave me two options injection or surgery. Using the crane made it hurt so much i went to the dr and found out i had severe stenosis snd the nerve was completely pinched off.

[@staceypollack808]

Can you share what doctor saw that ??? 5 years not one could tell me why I’m burning alive. Did you have an mri with contrast ??

[@angelaakins389]

What is the solution to making this go away

[@shahzaibkhanisme]

great video I wish my neurologist found my problem

[@fadeskywards1245]

Very informative! Thanks!

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome!

[@staceypollack808]

I had an injury 5 years ago I have such intense burning pain it can bring me to my knees I don’t know exactly where it’s coming from because I feel it deep at the base throughout my whole neck and face and chest like how many places could this happen ?? They see nothing on my imaging no one can help me it’s been 5 years

[@staceypollack6526]

I get such intense muscle spasms at the top of neck and base of skull I literally lie down and don’t move I feel like abt tighter I’ll die. It causes burning pain in head face and aching in my throat chest like wtf 6 years since an injury and no one can tell me what it is or fix it 38 therapists 23 doctors

[@johnmeraz7348]

I get Chest pain for years and now arm pain but done every cardiac work up and they say I’m normal! I think it could be nerve pain because my anxiety thinks it’s my heart or a clotting issue!

[@jamesdean9957]

Brother same issue. I’m looking into a tens unit to chill the anxiety. I do t want meds. Working out has helped

[@fernbarrett9038]

Could a pinched nerve in the neck area cause the skin under the shoulder blade to burn like fire?

[@sjeluitjens]

I have the tingling sensation down both arms down to my finger tips when I tilt my head up. I have it especially when I bend over and lift my head up. I suppose I should get that checked out.

[@saffy4352]

Stretch your anatomy is best solution. Try doing thai chi

[@grunntalll]

Did you get it fixed?

[@shapienails3067]

This may be a really dumb question, but here goes. My GP is sending me to a physical therapist for pain in my shoulder. Can they actually know what is causing my pain without X-rays, MRIs, or tests that show inside your body/shoulder? My doc mentioned they will probably do ultrasound therapy. I'm short so I reached up to grip a handle to get ( up ) into a tall pickup and at the same time twisted to sit in the seat. My pain seems to travel around, from my neck < bottom of ear - front of the shoulder near collar bone - to my back next to the shoulder blade and even down that side of my chest.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

Same with me. I was also told it was a pinched nerve. No X-rays.

[@shapienails3067]

@@Sabbathissaturday The other crazy thing is I had a mastectomy on that same side 11 years ago. "which she knew". That alone should have given my GP a hint. These doctors have no brains. SMH

[@SheekSheek-y4k]

Same here

[@josephmoret223]

In 2022 I couldn't turn my neck too the right now I have disc problems but no neck pain now just at night a shooting pain down my forearm in too my hand is it come from my neck I'm starting physical therapy

[@normarutledge]

Yes I have a severe pinched nerve in my neck, it feels like my neck wants to fall off

[@JJbro-rt5zu]

I think my nerves are being pinched for months now. Just today I felt arm and leg weakness. But I was diagnosed with cervical spondylitis and facet arthritis in the neck. Does that sound right, doctor?

[@avadhbanty5248]

How are you now brother

[@shawizz]

Can you describe the pain that is in your arm? I have been having all kinds of issues that I think are linked to nerve damage in my neck. When I think of arm pain in your video, I think of the whole arm. But I have a dull ache in my shoulder and in my elbow, like I’ve been throwing a ball and overworked my arm and my arm is sore that way But I haven’t been throwing a ball I also get numbing and tingling down the sides of my arm from shoulder down towards my wrist.

[@michael45413]

Have you ever seen someone with frequent upper trap fasciculations from a pinched nerve?

[@margaretpierre-reid9463]

my my experience was pulling on the two side of my face I'm in my throat but it start with my shoulders upwards😮 is that a sign of a pinched nerve

[@christinemarie007]

I have pain in the left side of my neck. It doesn't radiate in my arms, it stays in my neck. When I pick up something on the floor it really hearts or when I put my head on my pillow. I had to add a 2nd pillow. What can this be?

[@ReeceKnutsen]

I’m 24, may be coincidence but after I felt better from some viral sickness, I tried to work out and my left arm is extremely weak, can’t do a single curl anymore, hand grip is still pretty normal. It’s been about 8 days now and I’m very concerned, do you have any thoughts on what I should do?

[@JudyLynnStarrett-mf2nx]

2017 fusion c3-c4 now wakeup with excruciating numb tingling hands xray says bone spur. Please say how to relieve pain

[@boostandflow4603]

Please help! Dizziness initially caused by lying on sofa on my left side with neck cranked against sofa arm looking at my phone. Has progressed into: Sensitivity when touching back of head, back of ear bone, cranium depressions and neck and traps leading to diziness and disorientation. Pressure building up in hinge of jaw and temples. Very pronounced at night when lying and when about to fall into sleep a sudden shock into the heart triggering adrenaline response flight or fight that. This repeats throughout the night. Recent arm numbness and tingling, left arm when sleeping on right side and right arm when sleeping on left side. Can not sleep on back any longer as breathing becomes difficult and throat closes. Initially when dizziness happed huge emotional and anxiety response was also triggered. Feels nerve related possibly due to muscle or skeletal issue causing impingement or compression. I think my body is in flight and fight due to cervical neck issue. Im stretching eating well exercising etc but at night this happens Can chiropractic please help!!! 😢

[@Brit29]

What you said feels like what I be experiencing, I thought it could be nerve related, I've tried scratching but alot of times it just makes it worse but then it does settle down a bit, it is annoying.

[@zTrillFNz]

I’m currently going through this , did you find a solution ?

[@sumitraina5114]

How are you now ?

[@grunntalll]

Im also wondering

[@amirhossein_kn]

Exercises and treatments for different types of neck pain please 🌸

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Will work on it!

[@kellysdances715]

Do it cause pain in chest arm and shoulder blade 😢

[@mattfogarty8144]

What kind of doctor would I see to diagnose this?

[@sacredstarlight9446]

Chiropractor maybe or a neurologist I'm guessing

[@mattfogarty8144]

@@sacredstarlight9446 ty

[@Epicvi557]

I have pain in the neck on the left side which goes to hand back and chest. Also i have tingling around my mouth chin and sometime around eyebrow. What should be done in this case pls suggest

[@rockon3375]

Update?

[@michelleaucklandnz5089]

Hello, can u have POTS thru slight reversal of the usual lordosis and minimal spurring on my c5, c6, c7 disc margins. ? Cause I was just told recently I have POTS

[@Danw343]

I sleep weird and got up with pain on neck , back neck . Exercised it but still exercised and the stiffness went away but i have a sharp pain in neck , chest and back and weakness in arm , to the point , where i got vaccinater i feel a pain there. Even though I have no stiffness when i stretch my neck i feel that strain . Can i continue exercise for neck and strech out strain.

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You first need to have these symptoms evaluated to get a better diagnosis and then get specific exercises

[@Devan46666]

Hi It can couse speech and swallowing ?

[@KassimHussein-jp4gt]

I have every sypmtoms what can i do

[@OrthoEvalPal]

I would start with PT and get evaluated to make sure that it is what you think it is.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@8ktrey377]

Okay.... But can it be fixed?

[@frankleben5451]

Mine is both sides Left is consistently worse but the right has been as bad at times. I cannot move my arm forward or to the sides without first pain, then excruciating pain until it reaches a point where I cannot physically lift my arms any higher. Putting on or taking of shirts or applying deodorant is difficult and excruciating. I was diagnosed with a herniated c-5 a decade ago. I had an MRI done three days ago and an appointment to go over the results tomorrow. I cannot sleep If I get 4-5 hours before it becomes unbearable and I just get up, I wake 3-4 times an hour with a jolt of pain. Everyday when I first wake, it is awful. I often lay there dreading the act of getting out of bed. A weird thing, if you were to grab my wrist and lift my arm, no pain. If I try to take over or if I do exactly as you did to lift my arm, excruciating. I have chronic non unions of the 5th metatarsal in both feet and a herniated L4-5 and T 10-11 and nothing has ever come close to the pain I’m experiencing in my shoulders. It is all day, everyday. Every single time I reach for a door, turn the steering wheel on my truck or now when I’m sitting still in my chair, pain. The first orthopedic I saw said it was arthritis 🙄

[@OrthoEvalPal]

This sounds more like a shoulder issue to me because if it was coming from your neck when somebody else lift your arm should not change the amount of pain

[@frankleben5451]

@@OrthoEvalPal MRI came back with a herniation and a bulge but they weren't impacting the nerve. Had an injection into the shoulder and its 90% better within two days. Still not sure what the issue is but ill take it. Appreciate the response!

[@amirhossein_kn]

Great thanks

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome!

[@Banned_4_Life321]

Liked and subscribed! I'm feeling pretty frustrated right now. For over a year, I've been dealing with a nagging pain in my left trap, shoulder blade, and mid-back area. At first, it caused numbness in my thumb and index finger. After reviewing my MRI, the orthopedic specialist said there was some pinching in my spine and gave me an epidural shot, but unfortunately, it didn't help. Now, whenever I turn my head to the right and tuck my chin to my chest, I get a sharp pain. Could it be a tear? The pain is usually mild, but it flares up when I lift heavy. Any thoughts on what this might be?

[@PROVERBS31WAM]

I swung from a freaking vine tarzan style and landed on my head, now i have numb armpit, pain and numb back and stomach. The picture looked cool tho

[@sararosales2943]

Face and head tingling? Is that part of it?

[@Njfishingmaniac]

I have wierd sensation in my face too mostly one side though. And sometimes shooting pains in my scalp.

[@staceypollack808]

Mine goes down both sides

[@delightreed5525]

Pinching in my right side of my neck is that a pinch neve

[@delightreed5525]

Neck pain upin the back of neck headache

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Not necessarily. Could be just a facet joint being pinched.

[@heidihemmings3435]

​@OrthoEvalPal I was told I have mild facet apathy . As well as mild levoconvex scoliosis . Is that causing the full pinched feeling in my neck and ache in my back?