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NEURALGIA
The
term
“Neuralgia”
means
that
you
have
a
nerve
somewhere
in
your
body
that
is
pinched
or
compressed.
A
trapped
nerve
can
cause
considerable
pain,
as
well
as
weakness,
numbness
and
other
symptoms
depending
on
the
spot
where
the
nerve
is
trapped.
Pinched
nerves
can
occur
anywhere
in
the
body
but
more
typical
occur
in
the
neck,
lower
back
or
mid
back.
Pain
from
trapped
nerves
in
these
areas
will
occur
in
other
parts
of
the
body
where
the
nerve
leads
to,
such
as
the
hands,
arms,
legs and feet.
Nerves
normally
become
trapped
when
the
discs
between
the
vertebrae
begin
to
bulge.
The
disc
will
then
compress
the
nerve
causing it to get irritated.
Trapped
nerves
can
also
occur
in
other
areas
such
as
in
the
wrist
due
to
arthritis
or
carpal
tunnel
syndrome.
Swelling
in
the
joints
of
the
wrist
can
trap
a
nerve
causing
numbness
and
pain
in
the
hand.
Enlarged
tissues
such
as
a
lymph
nodes
or
tumours
can
compress
a
nearby
nerve
and
cause
symptoms
as
well.
Injury
in
other
parts
of
the
body
can
also
compress
nerves; this is usually due to swelling or breaking of a bone.
Inflammation
that
is
caused
by
back
problems,
arthritis
or
swelling
is
usually
treated
with
ice
and
anti-inflammatories.
If
the
compressed
nerve
is
not
helped
by
these
measures
then
often
surgery
is
recommended
to
relieve
the
pressure
on
the
nerve,
this is normally a last resort after other, more conservative treatments have been tried.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Below you can find PDF documentation outlining different areas of Osteopathy and how we can help you:
ASK A QUESTION
GET DIRECTIONS
NEURALGIA
The
term
“Neuralgia”
means
that
you
have
a
nerve
somewhere
in
your
body
that
is
pinched
or
compressed.
A
trapped
nerve
can
cause
considerable
pain,
as
well
as
weakness,
numbness
and
other
symptoms
depending
on
the
spot
where
the
nerve
is
trapped.
Pinched
nerves
can
occur
anywhere
in
the
body
but
more
typical
occur
in
the
neck,
lower
back
or
mid
back.
Pain
from
trapped
nerves
in
these
areas
will
occur
in
other
parts
of
the
body
where
the
nerve
leads to, such as the hands, arms, legs and feet.
Nerves
normally
become
trapped
when
the
discs
between
the
vertebrae
begin
to
bulge.
The
disc
will
then
compress
the
nerve causing it to get irritated.
Trapped
nerves
can
also
occur
in
other
areas
such
as
in
the
wrist
due
to
arthritis
or
carpal
tunnel
syndrome.
Swelling
in
the
joints
of
the
wrist
can
trap
a
nerve
causing
numbness
and
pain
in
the
hand.
Enlarged
tissues
such
as
a
lymph
nodes
or
tumours
can
compress
a
nearby
nerve
and
cause
symptoms
as
well.
Injury
in
other
parts
of
the
body
can
also
compress
nerves; this is usually due to swelling or breaking of a bone.
Inflammation
that
is
caused
by
back
problems,
arthritis
or
swelling
is
usually
treated
with
ice
and
anti-inflammatories.
If
the
compressed
nerve
is
not
helped
by
these
measures
then
often
surgery
is
recommended
to
relieve
the
pressure
on
the
nerve,
this
is
normally
a
last
resort
after
other,
more
conservative treatments have been tried.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Below
you
can
find
PDF
documentation
outlining
different areas of Osteopathy and how we can help you:
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