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Don't ignore pinched nerves New York Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde acknowledged he had a pinched nerve for weeks before he entered Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But who would have known a simple "stinger" could knock him out on the first play of the game? As Professional Team Physicians write in this article, a "burner" or "stinger" is actually a stretch injury to the nerves that are distributed to the upper extremities and, if left untreated, could lead to permanent damage. Full story Professional Team Physicians web site
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