What Causes Pinched Nerves?
• Incorrect Posture: Correct posture not only can help relieve a pinched nerve, it can often prevent you from getting a pinched nerve in the first place. • Arthritis: Joint swelling caused by arthritis can lead to a pinched nerve. If you can relieve your arthritis symptoms, you may be able to alleviate a pinched nerve as well. • Repetitive Motion: Overuse is one of the biggest causes of pinched nerves. If your job or hobby requires using your muscles in a certain way over and over again, you may experience pinched nerves from time to time if the muscles swell. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common example of this. Lifting heavy objects and going through the same repetitive motions over and over are also good ways to end up with a pinched nerve. To avoid injury, rest your body often and avoid overworking the same muscle groups.
