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Compressive Neuropathy
Compressive Neuropathy EffectsSpinal nerves are actually bundles of all the different types of nerve cells. Sensory, Motor and Autonomic nerve tissue are typically grouped together to form large nerves. As these nerves branch out into peripheral nerves in the body, individual nerve tissue types might become more individualized. Depending on the extent and location of the nerve compression, one or more of these processes might be affected:* Feeling * Sensation * Motor Ability * Autonomic Process Causes of Compressive Neuropathy* Herniated Disc can pinch off a spinal nerve root as it exits the spinal column. * Spinal Stenosis can compress the actual spinal cord or any of the spinal nerve roots. * Muscle Spasm can clamp down on a nerve causing sudden and severe symptoms. * Piriformis Syndrome can compress a nerve under the piriformis muscle. * Spondylolisthesis can cause compression of multiple spinal nerves. * Tension Myositis Syndrome can cause reduced nerve signal through oxygen deprivation. * Sciatica is the direct effect of lumbar spinal compression. * Facet Syndrome can compress a nerve due to degenerated vertebral bones. * Arthritis in the Spine can cause bone spurs to form and reduce nerve signal. Recommendation for Compressive NeuropathyThere are obviously many causes of nerve compression. There are also many cases of idiopathic compression, in which the reason for the reduction of nerve signal is unknown. These instances are often textbook examples of psychological back pain using oxygen deprivation as the weapon against ultra-sensitive nerve tissue. A small reduction in the cellular oxygen supply to a nerve will affect it immediately. Make sure to have a thorough examination before beginning any treatment for a pinched nerve. Nerve compression is one of the most difficult of all spinal problems to diagnose
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