Does a pinched nerve have to be treated?
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at
6:53 pm
My boyfriend is 17 and he pinched a nerve in his neck. He says it will just go away but I’m not convinced. He can’t move his head or neck other than left to right. His left shoulder also hangs lower than his right. I’m afraid that if he doesn’t get it treated he will be stuck like that. Should he have it treated or will it heal on it’s own?
I know that it can be treated but does it have to be? Because she isn’t going to go see anyone about it. He is stubborn and is sure that it will be okay.
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Eventually most of these problems resolve on their own. Often people seek help for pain relief. Sometimes physical therapy is needed in cases where muscle weakness or muscle spasm has become a big problem. He obviously has some muscle spasm going on and can’t function for long in his condition. Advil and ice might give some relief for now. If if does not show improvement each day he will need to see a doctor.
if his shoulders arent even, he may have scoliosis. many have it, it depends on how severe it is. maybe he should speak with a md about it
Ignore the scoliosis comment above. A pinched never such as the dorsal scapular nerve or its braches can cause the scapula to lower because the muscle has lost its innervation. Thus making it look like the shoulders has dropped. You should tell your BF to make a appt. with a chiropractor. It will be cheaper then a medical doctor and he wont just give him pain pills he will fix the problem. hope it helps