MRI scans can show how severe the nerve compression in the neck is ... places excess pressure between the disks and on the nerve roots, and this process can lead to a pinched nerve.

When injuries occur, these discs can become damaged or inflamed, which can cause compression or irritation of a nearby nerve root. Depending on which nerve is compressed, a person can experience ...

A positive Spurling test indicates you have nerve root compression. This pain can affect your neck, shoulder, or arms. It sometimes feels similar to muscle weakness.‌ If you think you have a ...