These aches are sometimes called growing pains. Although no one knows for sure whatâs behind them, growth is not the cause; even at the peak of an adolescent growth spurt, a childâs rate of growth is too gradual to be painful. Growing pains may consist of tenderness caused by overwork during hard exercise.
Symptoms of a pinched neck nerve vary among individuals and include pain that radiates from the neck, muscle weakness, and a burning or prickling sensation, according to WebMD. Symptoms may occur with or without pain. Continue Reading.
Pressure on nerves in the neck (Figures 2-3): This can be caused by arthritis, diseases, infections, tumors, blood vessel abnormalities and other conditions of the spinal cord. In addition to numbness, symptoms include weak muscles and decreased reflexes in the arm and forearm, and even the legs.