What is a brachial nerve?

Brachial nerve, also known as a brachial plexus, is a spinal cord system that originates on the back of the neck. It then passes under the collarbones and then along the arm to form a median, ulnar and radial nerves. The nerves in the Brahcial plexus range from the fifth cervical vertebra to the first thoracic vertebra, commonly recorded as the C5-T1. C5 is the fifth vertebra down from the skull base and is located along the rear of the neck. Starting with the back of the neck with five root nerves, the nerves are then grouped into three trunks, divided into six divisions, regroup into three cords and eventually ends up as branches that lead to the nerves of the skin and muscle of the hand. The first such grouping happens near the neck base, because the nerves are set over the body and towards the armpits.

Brachial plexus is susceptible to injury, usually due to the large amount of backward or directional force on the nerve plexus, while another part of the body moves in the opposite direction. This strength intake stretches the brachial nerve, resulting in acute pain and mIt gets to loss of movement in the shoulder and arm. These brachial nervous plexus injuries are commonly known as burners or stings. One of the most common causes of brachial nerve injuries is hard hit in football or hockey, but the injury may also result from a bad fall or forward.

In general, injury to this type is not serious, but may require a soft collar to protect the neck. Usually, rest on the injured side and careful re -introduction into the range of movement is also required. Attempting to do this too quickly can stretch the nerves again.

These types of injuries are classified by Jacobrachial Plexus neuritis or neuropathy and can often be confused with neck injury. Brachial nerve injuries will have more pain in the range up and down on the arm, around the shoulder and on the back of the neck. Most injuries of this type will recover over time, often spontaneously, with recovery up to 90 to 100 percent of the original range of movement.