{"product_id":"2940046458329","title":"Pinched Nerve, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pinched nerve occurs when a nerve is pressed on\u003cbr\u003eBy other surrounding tissues such as muscles and bone\u003cbr\u003eThis can result in nerve pain, tingling and numbness\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty controlling specific muscles or weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nerve injury may result from compression, constriction\u003cbr\u003eFrom a bone spur or overstretched muscle tension\u003cbr\u003eSharp or burning pain which may radiate outward.\u003cbr\u003eSometimes coughing or sneezing causes the pain downward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is by rest of the affected nerve\u003cbr\u003eExercising can strengthen the muscles the nerve serves\u003cbr\u003eAnalgesics such as brufen will relieve the pain\u003cbr\u003eCorticosteroid injections help to relieve the inflamed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurgery is the last resort to release pressure on the pinched nerve\u003cbr\u003eBy removing the spurs or cutting the ligaments of the tight carpal tunnel\u003cbr\u003eA inter-vertebral disk is excised whole or part by part\u003cbr\u003eAnd replaced with a bone graft or metal disk is inserted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Pinched Nerve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. The only treatment for a cataract is surgery to remove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe development of cataracts is unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome cataracts remain less dense and never progress to the point where they cause cloudy vision and require treatment, while others progress more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus the decision and timing to proceed with cataract surgery is individualized for each patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe doctor will be able to tell you how much of your vision loss is due to cataracts and the type of visual recovery that may be expected if surgery is chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurgery is done if you cannot perform normal activities such as driving, reading or looking at computer or video screens even with glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCataracts usually do not harm your eye so you can have surgery when it is convenient for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever some people may have additional eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy that cannot be treated without first having cataract surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinched Nerve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pinched nerve occurs when there is too much pressure applied to a nerve by other surrounding tissues such as bones, muscles or tendons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pressure affects the nerve's function causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pinched nerve can occur anywhere in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an example, a herniated disk in the lumbar spine may press on a nerve root causing severe pain that radiates down the back of the leg (sciatica).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly a pinched nerve in the wrist can lead to pain and numbness in the hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Pinched Nerve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Interesting Facts of Pinched Nerve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Pinched Nerve\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Sciatica\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Spinal Cord Injury\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Cauda Equina Syndrome\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083527995632,"sku":"2940046458329","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046458329_p0.jpg?v=1763999931","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046458329","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}