Do pinched nerve heal?

Question

first of all, im 16 years old. a year ago, i pinched the nerve in the elbow (ulna area) from playing basketball.

the thing was that, it did not hurt, no soreness, no tingling. my arm just got weak. weaker and weaker. but later on, my arm, fingers, elbow, wrist started tingling. my shoulder was sore. but i have not experienced major pain or pain. im just wondering, is it gonna heal? its been a year since i got injureed and im only 16.its really frustrating for me because i now use left hand often than my right. because i just want my right arm to heal. i cant even play basketball anymore. do nerve damage heal fully.? or is it permanent?? and im wondering.. do you need a surgery for pinched nerve?

Answer 1

You need to be assessed. Nerve injuries may be of three types. Neuropraxia, Axonotomesis and neurotemosis. Neuropraxia heals completely but the rest are seldom recover after repair. Your condition looks like an axonotemesis. It takes as much as two to three years to recover. But do remember that it may not give a complete recovery or recovery at all.  

See a orthopedic surgeon and a physio. There are many kinds of tests to know the extent of damage.(NCV and EMG)

physio will help you to maintain the muscle properties and the bulk preventing further atrophy.  

Answer 2

If the impinging source is removed it should recover.

This impingement sounds severe from the discription as you are startign to notice weakness so you really should get it assessed. Long term impingement can cause permanent dmage to the nerve as it starts to die.

An Osteopath, Chiropractor, physiotherapist or Orthopaedic medic will be able to assess you and either treat you or refer you on.

Please don't leave it any longer.

Answer 3

have you been to see a doctor usually you family doctor can have a look and decide the best way to help and improve your arm.