The condition of the pinched nerve or in medical terms is called a Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP) is one of the most common causes of chronic low back pain. The pain experienced by the patient generally radiates to the thigh, and the entire leg is accompanied by weakness, either in one or both legs.
One condition that indicates the presence of a pinched nerve is an injury to the spinal cord when there is damage to the nerve at the end of the spinal canal and results in permanent changes in strength and other bodily functions at the bottom of the injury site.
Nerves or spinal cord are the main collections of nerves that carry impulses from the brain to the rest of the body. These nerves are surrounded by a ring of bones called vertebrae.
Spinal cord injury is the result of direct trauma to the nerves as well as a result of damage to the bones and soft tissues in the blood vessels around the spinal cord. This injury will cause loss of spinal cord function, for example, mobility function.
However, if the patient complains of neck pain, is not fully conscious, and has clear signs of nerve injury, the doctor may order emergency diagnostic tests.