For some reason this is a very common concern when I meet new clients who have arm or leg pain. (Dr. Google I guess?)

While the neck or back can definitely cause pain in the extremities, in my experience it’s pretty hard to find a true pinched nerve. 

So please don’t panic and think you have sciatica or a herniated disc. I always assess the spine and nerve function, and odds are they’re fine. 

And remember, just because you may have findings on imaging, it may not explain your pain!

Moral of the story: see a Physiotherapist.

(May 5 2021)