Can a pinched nerve cause dizziness?

How a pinched nerve can cause vertigo When a problem develops in the top part of the spine — for instance, a disc bulges out of place or a bone spur forms on a vertebra — it can compress a nearby nerve or nerve root. read more

Pinched nerves occur at the base of the spine, and cause numbness in the legs. They can also occur in the neck, causing dizziness (or a loss of balance). Dizziness occurs because the pinched nerves in the base of the neck are connected directly to the brain. read more

A “pinched nerve”, otherwise known as a “compressed nerve,” is a nerve that pressure is being applied to – pressure that affects the function of the nerve. This pressure can be caused by surrounding muscles, tendons, or even bone. read more