How to help yourself with a pinched nerve

Pain, unbearable and sharp, occurring suddenly, aggravated by an attempt to move – this most likely indicates a pinched nerve.

Why is the nerve pinched
Pain, unbearable and sharp, occurring suddenly, aggravated by an attempt to move – this most likely indicates a pinched nerve.

This happens when nerve fibers are compressed by tissues – bones, muscles, tendons, and even tumors. Compression (compression, as doctors say) can occur anywhere. Continue reading →