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Los Angeles Pinched Nerve Specialist
Dr. Albert P. Wong, recognized as one of the best pinched nerve surgeons in Beverly Hills, specializes in treating patients with nerve compression caused by spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, disc bulge, and spine arthritis. He expertly diagnoses and treats both cervical and lumbar nerve compression, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease.
Using MRI, X-ray, and neurological exams, Dr. Albert Wong identifies the source of nerve compression and develops targeted treatment plans. Options include physical therapy, injections, and minimally invasive procedures to relieve pain, restore spinal function, and prevent recurrence, serving patients in Beverly Hills and the Greater Los Angeles area.
- What It Is
What Is a Pinched Nerve?
A pinched nerve occurs when a spinal nerve in the cervical or lumbar spine is compressed by herniated discs, bone spurs, facet joints, ligaments, or swollen muscles, increasing pressure on the nerve root and affecting nerve signaling.
Common symptoms include:
Sharp or radiating pain along the affected nerve pathway.
Tingling or numbness in the arm, hand, shoulder, buttock, or leg.
Muscle weakness or loss of strength in the corresponding muscles.
Reduced spinal mobility and impaired function.
Untreated nerve compression can lead to persistent nerve damage and long-term loss of spinal function, making timely diagnosis and targeted treatment essential.
Pinched Nerve Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Albert P. Wong treats cervical spine conditions, including cervical herniated discs, nerve compression, and degenerative disc disease, using minimally invasive techniques, physical therapy, and targeted interventions to relieve neck pain and restore function.
Types of Pinched Nerves
Pinched nerves can occur in different regions of the spinal column, most commonly in the cervical spine and lumbar spine. Major types include:
Cervical nerve compression – affects the neck, shoulder, arm, or hand.
Lumbar nerve compression – affects the lower back, buttock, leg, or foot.
Thoracic nerve compression – rare, affects the mid-back and may cause chest or abdominal pain.
Each type can result from herniated discs, bone spurs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease, causing pain, tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness along the affected nerve pathway.
Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve in the cervical spine or lumbar spine can produce multiple symptoms depending on the affected spinal nerve. Common signs include:
Sharp, radiating pain in the neck, shoulder, arm, lower back, buttock, leg, or foot caused by nerve compression.
Tingling or “pins and needles” in the arm, hand, leg, or foot along the nerve pathway.
Numbness in areas served by the compressed cervical or lumbar nerve.
Muscle weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet due to impaired nerve signaling.
Reduced range of motion in the cervical spine or lumbar spine caused by disc herniation, facet joint irritation, or spinal stenosis.
Symptoms often intensify with cervical or lumbar spine movement, prolonged sitting, or pressure on the affected nerve root, potentially affecting daily activities and overall spinal function.
What Causes a Pinched Nerve?
A pinched nerve occurs when a spinal nerve in the cervical spine or lumbar spine is compressed. Common causes include:
Herniated discs pressing on nerve roots.
Bone spurs from degenerative disc disease.
Spinal stenosis narrowing the spinal canal.
Facet joint degeneration.
Ligament thickening or muscle swelling.
Trauma to the cervical spine or lumbar spine.
Compression disrupts nerve signaling, causing pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness along the affected nerve pathway. Prolonged compression can impair spinal function, reduce range of motion, and affect daily activities.
What Is the Treatment for a Pinched Nerve?
Treatment for a pinched nerve depends on the affected spinal nerve in the cervical spine or lumbar spine and the underlying cause. Common approaches include:
Physical therapy targeting cervical muscles, lumbar muscles, and spinal mobility.
Medications and epidural steroid injections to reduce nerve inflammation.
Minimally invasive procedures such as microdiscectomy or cervical/lumbar decompression.
Surgical interventions, including spinal fusion or artificial disc replacement, for severe disc herniation or nerve compression.
Treatment aims to relieve pain, restore nerve function, improve range of motion, and prevent further spinal nerve damage.
When to Call a Doctor for a Pinched Nerve
Seek evaluation from a cervical or lumbar spine specialist if a pinched nerve causes:
Persistent pain in the neck, shoulder, arm, lower back, buttock, or leg
Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Loss of sensation or coordination due to nerve compression
Severe pain after spinal trauma or injury
Reduced spinal mobility affecting daily activities
Early assessment allows precise diagnosis of herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease, enabling timely treatment to relieve pain and restore spinal function.
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Pinched Nerve FAQs
Answers to common questions about cervical and lumbar pinched nerves, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment by a spine specialist.
A: Yes, cervical nerve compression can lead to cervicogenic headaches radiating from the neck to the head.
A: Poor spinal posture strains cervical and lumbar muscles, increases disc pressure, and may worsen nerve compression.
A: Compression of cervical nerves controlling the arm and hand muscles can reduce grip strength or fine motor control.
A: Recovery varies with severity; mild nerve compression may improve in weeks, while severe herniated discs or spinal stenosis may require months or surgical intervention.
A: Incorrect exercises can increase pressure on spinal nerves or herniated discs, but guided physical therapy targeting cervical or lumbar muscles supports recovery.