[header] How to know if you have a pinched nerve [title] Pay attention to muscle weakness. [step] Muscle weakness is a common symptom of a pinched nerve. Pay attention to any changes in your strength to determine if you may have a pinched nerve.
[header] How to know if you have a pinched nerve [title] Pay attention to muscle weakness. [step] Muscle weakness is a common symptom of a pinched nerve. Pay attention to any changes in your strength to determine if you may have a pinched nerve.
[substeps] For example, if you have a pinched nerve in your wrist, then it may affect the function of your fingers and thumb and reduce your grip strength. [title] Look for a " pins and needles " sensation. If your muscle weakness is after being injured, it might mean that you are perhaps experiencing it but are not aware of it in yourself. [substeps] Just as you might notice stiffness and stiff muscles in your legs, note any light buzzing that follows lightning bolts, mild nausea or vomiting. Weakness is usually connected to stretching activities or not being able to do basic moves or lift a bar. [substeps] For example, you might notice that when you bend over, your upper back deflexes when your weight shifts. [substeps] If your muscles are weak and you don't feel able to do the exercise, you may have a pinched nerve. If you ever feel pain, press your pinched nerve with your fingers to feel for any pain or pressure.