Almost all of us experience pins and needles! The uncomfortable tingling typically occurs when we sit or lie in a certain position for too long, causing pressure to be placed on our nerves or vascular structure. Often, all it takes to relieve the pressure is changing positions, massaging our body part, or walking it off.
However, there are some circumstances where pins and needles should be checked by a professional. Educating yourself on these circumstances will help you identify them if they ever pop up for you.
Conditions often associated with pins and needles…
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: This is compression of the median nerve. It causes pain in the wrist and hand and can also cause pins and needles
- Spinal nerve root compression: Most commonly occurs due to a bulging disc. It can cause a burning/stabbing sensation in the leg, lower back, arm, or neck.
- Peripheral neuropathy: Gradual onset of pins and needles, numbness, sensitivity to touch and a sharp burning/throbbing pain in your hands and/or feet.
Pins and needles are usually just a benign experience. If it is something you experience occasionally and have no other symptoms, it is unlikely to be a cause for concern. And on the odd occasion, your pins and needles may be due to an underlying cause that may require some treatment.
If you are experiencing pins and needles on a day-to-day basis or feel that your pins and needles is something more, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 9997 4970 or email us at [email protected] to talk to one of our trained professionals.
