Is numbness on the base of the neck a symptom of a pinched nerve?
Patient: Hi, I have ongoing numbness and the base of my neck between the tops of my shoulder blades. It is always numb to the point where i cant feel anything touching it. I also have periods were a tingling sensation radiates out from it. This has been ongoing for years but am only 28. Is this more than a simple pinched nerve? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  Numbness may be due to herpes zoster infection or root compression or disc prolase or neuropathy etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid heavy weight lifting, avoid smoking, avoid in even pillow under your head. Use cervical soft collar, use tablet Pregabalin once daily for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedics he will take x-ray cervical spine and treat you accordingly.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.