trap a nerve

Examples (10)

• He's been off work with a trapped nerve in his back.
• Poor posture can sometimes trap a nerve in the neck.
• She felt a sharp pain as if something had suddenly trapped a nerve in her arm.
• The doctor explained that an inflammation could trap a nerve, causing numbness.
• Repetitive motions often trap a nerve in the wrist, leading to carpal tunnel syndrome.
• The chiropractor worked to release the pressure that was trapping a nerve in his lower back.
• He worried that the heavy lifting might trap a nerve and cause discomfort.
• It's common for athletes to occasionally trap a nerve during strenuous exercise.
• If you trap a nerve, you might experience tingling or weakness.
• The symptoms indicated that he had trapped a nerve in his shoulder.