Nerves Of Neck Image
A diagram showing nerves in the head and neck. Nerves in the neck, medically referred to as the cervical spine, help transmit information along the pathways of the central and peripheral nervous system, including sensory and motor skills processes. The cervical spine consists of eight different sets of nerves.
A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve becomes irritated or compressed. The medical term for when this happens in the neck is cervical radiculopathy. This article explains what may cause a pinched nerve, how doctors diagnose it, what types of treatment can help, and when to contact a doctor.
A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve becomes irritated or compressed. The medical term for when this happens in the neck is cervical radiculopathy. This article explains what may cause a pinched nerve, how doctors diagnose it, what types of treatment can help, and when to contact a doctor.