Sometimes when I turn my head I get shooting pains that go up into my head and cause a numbing and tingling feeling in my neck and head. Can a pinched nerve cause that and how can I stop this from happening, it really hurts.
Yes, a pinched nerve can present with those symptoms. I would see a good chiropractor because they handle this stuff every day.
Generally, most medical doctors will handle these symptoms with painkillers or cortisone injections, neither of which actually address what is causing the problem. A thorough chiropractic exam will determine what is happening and non invasive chiropractic therapies can really help, if not resolve this problem for you.
Good luck!
#1 by Monica J on December 17th, 2009
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Yip i think you have diagnosed yourself perfectly.
Watch your posture around your neck head and shoulders as bad posture is the number one cause of pinched nerves. See your physiotherapistst if it hangs around for a long time and you need to take painkillers for it.
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#2 by candyginger on December 17th, 2009
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Yes, a pinched nerve can present with those symptoms. I would see a good chiropractor because they handle this stuff every day.
Generally, most medical doctors will handle these symptoms with painkillers or cortisone injections, neither of which actually address what is causing the problem. A thorough chiropractic exam will determine what is happening and non invasive chiropractic therapies can really help, if not resolve this problem for you.
Good luck!
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