Too many spinal nerves had worn out with age.
The cervical spinal nerve 5 (C5) passes out above it.
This was a complicated network of spinal nerves leading into his left arm.
The cervical spinal nerve 4 (C4) passes out above it.
The cervical spinal nerve 3 (C3) passes out above it.
Actually, I suppose, those impetuous spinal nerves should have the credit this time, too.
Conditions that put pressure on the spinal nerves also can cause pain.
Have had lower back surgery, which may cause swelling that puts pressure on the spinal nerves.
You knew the man whose spinal nerves had been joined.
Pressure on the spinal nerves from certain problems, such as a herniated disc.