What is nerve entrapment?
Nerve entrapment happens when a nerve becomes trapped due to a problem in the body. This can be caused by a large number of things including repetitive strain, fractures, diabetes, tumors and infections. Common nerves that can suffer from nerve entrapment include the ulnar and pudendal nerves. Symptoms of a trapped nerve include pain in the region, strange sensations on the skin above the nerve, weakness of surrounding muscles and numbness. The symptoms will depend on the type of nerve involved and the severity of the condition. The brain sends signals to the muscles via nerves, and in some cases these nerves can become compressed due to a variety of problems. This prevents the nerve from being supplied with blood and affects how it functions. A consequence is that certain muscles may not be receiving the correct signals from the nervous system.
