Indian playback singer and music director Sonu Nigam has revealed that he is dealing with a painful health condition called a pinched nerve. His revelation has drawn attention to the common but sometimes serious medical problem.
The singer, who has been performing for more than three decades, shared on social media that he is currently undergoing MRI and CT scans. He said he is also receiving physiotherapy and taking painkillers and muscle relaxant medicines to manage the pain.
Despite these challenges, he is still preparing for an upcoming performance in Mumbai.
Sonu Nigam said that the physiotherapy sessions have been very painful. He also admitted that the condition has affected his confidence.
However, instead of staying silent, he decided to speak openly about his health struggles.
The singer further said that the muscle relaxant medicines are causing some heaviness in his throat. This is a concern because it could affect his live performances.
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What is a pinched nerve
A pinched nerve happens when surrounding tissues, such as bones, muscles, cartilage or spinal discs, put too much pressure on a nerve. This pressure can interrupt the signals that travel between the brain and the body.
The problem can develop in different parts of the body like the neck, lower back, shoulders, wrists and legs.
In many cases, it is temporary. But it can cause ongoing pain and other complications if it continues for a long time.
Some of the common symptoms include pain, a burning sensation, numbness and tingling. People can also experience muscle weakness, difficulty moving the neck or back and pain that spreads to the arms or legs.
‘I am calling it off,’ Singer Arijit
Bollywood singer Arijit Singh announced that he would leave the music industry, leaving his fans in shock. Arijit Singh announced that he will not take up new assignments from now on as he is leaving playback singing.
In a message on Instagram, he wrote, “Arijit expressed gratitude for the love he has received over the years. “Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not gonna be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey.”
