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Q: Is trapped nerve / pinched nerve permanent?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 13th, 2006

I have trapped a nerve in my back and it is over a year ago.
I have been told that is perminant.

Is this true can a trapped nerve be permenant.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on December 5th, 2006

Back Pain Answer A1872

A nerve trapped by a hernia of the inter vertebral disks or the vertebral osteophyt is usually a permanent condition that may cause irreversible damage of the affected nerve. Long term compression on the nerve causes nerve degeneration and destruction. You can consult an orthopedist or a neurosurgeon to find out what is trapping the nerve and how it can be treated.

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