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A pinched nerve can cause sharp pain, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and burning sensations that interfere with your daily activities. Whether the pain begins in your neck, back, shoulder, or leg, nerve compression can make simple movements uncomfortable and significantly impact your quality of life.

At TOPS Institute, our board-certified pain management specialists provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans for patients experiencing pinched nerves, nerve compression, and radiating arm or leg pain. Using advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, we focus on relieving pressure on irritated nerves, reducing inflammation, and restoring function whenever possible without surgery.

Sharp or shooting pain
Burning pain
Tingling (“pins and needles”)
Numbness
Muscle weakness
Pain that radiates into an arm or leg
Neck pain with arm symptoms
Low back pain with leg pain (sciatica)
Difficulty standing, walking, or lifting objects
Reduced grip strength
Pain that worsens with certain movements

If you experience sudden loss of bowel or bladder control, rapidly progressing weakness, or severe numbness, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Conditions That Can Cause Nerve Compression

Our specialists commonly evaluate and treat pinched nerves associated with:

Cervical radiculopathy
Lumbar radiculopathy
Sciatica
Herniated discs
Degenerative disc disease
Cervical spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Foraminal stenosis
Post-surgical nerve irritation
Arthritis affecting the spine

Comprehensive Evaluation

Every treatment plan begins with a thorough evaluation to identify the source of your symptoms.

Your consultation may include:

Comprehensive medical history
Physical examination
Neurological assessment
Review of MRI, CT, or X-ray imaging
Review of previous treatments
Medication evaluation
Functional assessment

By identifying the exact location of nerve compression, we can recommend the most appropriate treatment for your condition.

Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Pinched Nerve

At TOPS Institute, we emphasize conservative and minimally invasive treatments whenever appropriate.

Treatment options may include:

Physical Therapy Coordination

Strengthening, stretching, posture correction, and movement training may help reduce pressure on affected nerves and improve mobility.

Medication Management

Certain medications may help decrease inflammation or reduce nerve-related pain as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Image-Guided Injections

Targeted injections can help reduce inflammation around irritated nerves while improving comfort and function.

Activity Modification

Temporary adjustments to daily activities may help reduce irritation while the affected nerve heals.

Epidural Steroid Injections for Pinched Nerves

For many patients with a pinched nerve caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or nerve root inflammation, an epidural steroid injection may provide significant pain relief.

Using fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance, medication is precisely delivered into the epidural space surrounding the irritated spinal nerve. The anti-inflammatory medication helps reduce swelling around the nerve, which may relieve pain, numbness, and tingling while improving mobility.

Depending on the location of your nerve compression, your physician may recommend one of the following procedures:

Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection

Often recommended for pinched nerves in the neck causing pain, numbness, or weakness that radiates into the shoulder, arm, or hand.

Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection

May be appropriate for certain patients experiencing nerve-related pain originating in the mid-back or chest region.

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection

Commonly used for lower back pain, sciatica, lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and leg pain caused by irritated spinal nerves.

Your physician will determine whether an epidural injection is appropriate based on your diagnosis, symptoms, imaging findings, and overall health.

Treatments for this condition

How we treat it

These are the procedures our specialists most often use for failed back surgery syndrome. Your plan is confirmed after examination and imaging.

The TOPS difference

Why Choose TOPS Institute?

Patients throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Southern California trust TOPS Institute for advanced pinched nerve treatment because we provide:

Board-certified pain management specialists
Personalized treatment plans
Advanced diagnostic evaluations
Fluoroscopy-guided procedures for precision
Minimally invasive, non-surgical treatments
Concierge-level patient care
Comprehensive follow-up and treatment coordination
A focus on restoring function while minimizing reliance on long-term opioid medications

Our goal is to help relieve nerve compression, reduce pain, and get you back to the activities you enjoy.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes a pinched nerve?

A pinched nerve develops when surrounding tissues, such as a herniated disc, bone spur, inflamed joint, or thickened ligament, place pressure on a nerve. This pressure can disrupt normal nerve function and cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness.

Can a pinched nerve heal without surgery?

Yes. Many patients improve with conservative care, physical therapy, medications, activity modification, or minimally invasive interventional pain management procedures. Surgery is typically considered only when symptoms are severe, progressive, or fail to improve with non-surgical treatment.

Are epidural steroid injections effective for pinched nerves?

For appropriately selected patients, epidural steroid injections may reduce inflammation around an irritated spinal nerve and provide meaningful pain relief. Results vary depending on the underlying condition and individual response to treatment.

How long does recovery take?

Recovery depends on the cause and severity of the nerve compression. Some patients improve within weeks, while others may require ongoing treatment or rehabilitation to achieve lasting relief.

When should I see a pain management specialist?

You should consider an evaluation if your pain lasts several weeks, radiates into your arms or legs, is associated with numbness or weakness, interferes with daily activities, or has not improved with conservative treatment.

Schedule Your Pinched Nerve Evaluation

Living with a pinched nerve doesn’t have to limit your mobility or quality of life. At TOPS Institute, our specialists provide advanced, personalized care for patients experiencing nerve compression, radiating pain, sciatica, and spinal conditions.

If you’re experiencing persistent numbness, tingling, weakness, or shooting pain, our team can help identify the source of your symptoms and recommend the most appropriate treatment options.

Call 310-694-9494 or request an appointment online to schedule your consultation. We proudly serve patients throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Southern California with expert interventional pain management and concierge-level care.

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