The     term     “Neuralgia”     means     that     you     have     a     nerve somewhere   in   your   body   that   is   pinched   or   compressed.   A trapped    nerve    can    cause    considerable    pain,    as    well    as weakness,   numbness   and   other   symptoms   depending   on   the spot   where   the   nerve   is   trapped.   Pinched   nerves   can   occur anywhere   in   the   body   but   more   typical   occur   in   the   neck, lower   back   or   mid   back.   Pain   from   trapped   nerves   in   these areas   will   occur   in   other   parts   of   the   body   where   the   nerve leads to, such as the hands, arms, legs and feet. Nerves   normally   become   trapped   when   the   discs   between the   vertebrae   begin   to   bulge.   The   disc   will   then   compress   the nerve causing it to get irritated. Trapped   nerves   can   also   occur   in   other   areas   such   as   in   the wrist   due   to   arthritis   or   carpal   tunnel   syndrome.   Swelling   in the   joints   of   the   wrist   can   trap   a   nerve   causing   numbness   and pain   in   the   hand.   Enlarged   tissues   such   as   a   lymph   nodes   or tumours   can   compress   a   nearby   nerve   and   cause   symptoms as   well.   Injury   in   other   parts   of   the   body   can   also   compress nerves; this is usually due to swelling or breaking of a bone. Inflammation   that   is   caused   by   back   problems,   arthritis   or swelling   is   usually   treated   with   ice   and   anti-inflammatories.   If the   compressed   nerve   is   not   helped   by   these   measures   then often   surgery   is   recommended   to   relieve   the   pressure   on   the nerve,    this    is    normally    a    last    resort    after    other,    more conservative treatments have been tried.