Identifying and Treating a Pinched Nerve in the Neck
3. Risk Factors
Some people are more likely to experience pinched nerves than others. As we age, our vertebrae become bonier and crowd closer together, increasing the risk of slipped disks and pinched nerves. Medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative disk disease could also increase the risk.
Pinched nerves are a common injury for office workers or people who spend time craning their necks upward, such as painters and electricians.
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