10 Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Pressure On Nerves
The peripheral nerves run throughout the body through a system of channels that give it the space it needs. These channels will often pass through soft tissues such as muscle, but they can also run through harder tissues such as tendon and bone. In many cases, the surrounding tissues will actually help protect the nerves, but these tissues can sometimes be problematic.
If the surrounding tissues are too close or pushed up against the nerve, the resulting pressure can impede the nerve’s ability function. This is a common cause of peripheral neuropathy; one common example of theis pressure is carpal tunnel syndrome.
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