My chiropractor thinks I that I get a pinched nerve in my neck when I move my neck through certain motions. I have pain in my right pinkie and ring finger when I close my hand. If the nerve was involved wouldn't it hurt (all the time) regardless of whatever I was doing with my hand?
imsety
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Arthritis or injury to the neck can result in a pinched nerve. When this is the source of neck pain, the pain may extend down the arm, or there may be numbness or tingling sensations in the arm or hand. This pain is only on one side, and neck stiffness is not prominent.
Warmth may be of benefit in relieving spasms and pain. Heat may be applied with hot showers, hot compresses, or a heating pad. Heat may be used as often as practical, but don't burn the skin. Aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen will help relieve pain and inflammation.
Neck pain, like back pain, is slow to improve and may take several weeks to completely resolve. If pain doesn't lessen in a week, call the doctor.
Also nearly everyone has banged his or her "funny bone," producing tingling in the pinky and half of the ring finger. This isn't a bone at all, but rather the ulnar nerve, which lies close to the skin at the elbow. Ulnar neuropathy is seen most often in people who continually lean on their elbows. In severe cases it can temporarily paralyze the affected fingers.
I hope this helps you. And good luck.
LUISI
You should check this Sciatica Natural Treatment
http://cure-sciatica.info
Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!
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I would go to an orthopedic DR to have this checked. They will run tests to find the problem.