Neck Pain Or Numbness

What Could Be Causing The Numbness In Your Neck

By Jarrett Kruse

Neck pain is part of normal working life, but when it is accompanied by numbness or tingling, it’s important to get the proper diagnosis. Trauma causing neck injury and overuse are common causes of neck pain, but the causes of numbness are more varied. Minor accidents and relatively minor conditions can cause Neck pain and back pain and sometimes numbness or tingling as well. But tingling and numbness can indicate disc or bone problems, or even spinal cord injuries. When experiencing these symptoms, it’s important to get timely medical attention to make sure you have the proper diagnosis.

Many neck problems create pain and discomfort in the neck and back. Tingling and numbness, especially following trauma, however, are indications that a more serious medical problem might exists. See your medical professional to find a  precise diagnosis that will lead to the appropriate treatment. Here are some possible causes of numbness or tingling:

  • Numbness or tingling in the arms and hands may indicate the presence of  osteoarthrisits, compressed nerves, bone spurs, or herniated diss.
  • Numbness in neck back, legs arms may indicate spinal stenosis, which is a narrowing of the spinal column.
  • Tingling or numbness that is accompanied by shooting pain that radiates to your shoulder, through your shoulder blades or down your arm or fingers may indicate nerve irritation or nerve damage.
  • Tingling accompanied by weakness in an arm or a leg, walking with a stiff leg, or shuffling your feet indicates a possible neurological problem.
  • Tingling or numbness that is accompanied by any loss of movement or loss of sensation should be checked out immediately to rule out spinal cord injury.

Your doctor or medical professional acne perform the appropriate diagnostic tests to pinpoint your condition and prescribe appropriate treatment.