As Osteopaths we will give a thorough assessment in an attempt to reproduce the sensation so that we can find the nerve root responsible.However if this sensation repeats itself frequently or lasts minutes at a time a thorough assessment is recommended to rule out potential serious causes. The occasional bout of pins and needles is often harmless, likely you moved into an awkward position and caused some discomfort over a period of time, if this self resolves quickly it is of minimal concern. Neuritis (inflammation of the nerve itself).This is due to the brachial plexus being compressed, commonly by the pecs or the scalene muscles in your chest and neck. A common cause of this being persistent is thoracic outlet syndrome. Pins and needles can also have a more chronic build up such as carpal tunnel syndrome or osteophyte formation (bone spurs) and in care cases can be pathological, this can have more serious complications.Īside from nerve irritation, pins and needles can also be caused by vascular compression (lack of blood supply), this is most likely what is happening when you wake up with a numb hand after having it up under your pillow all night. Pins and needles are a common symptom we see in the clinic and that’s because they are commonly the result of an irritated nerve, this could be as simple as some inflammation or spasmodic muscles, also common in pregnancy as the body dynamic changes so quickly. ![]() The sensation is often followed by numbness until what is causing the feeling is addressed or relieved ![]() They are an unusual feeling and many people will describe the sensation differently, common variants are prickling, tingling, tickling and sometimes feels like ants are crawling on your skin. Pins and needles are an unusual sensation that we have all likely experienced at some point in our lives.
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