So What is Transient Cervical Neuropraxia?

Discussing Markieff Morris and his mysterious injury

With the news of Markieff Morris joining the Thunder for the remainder of the season, one area of concern moving forward is the neck/nerve injury that cost him the final 19 games of his time with the Wizards. Though he’s been cleared to return to basketball activities, some mystery remains around his status and the possibility for re-injury.

Let’s break it down.

What is transient cervical neuropraxia?

“Transient” means that symptoms are not constant, but rather they get worse in response to aggravation and may subside with rest and disuse. “Cervical” refers to the neck region, specifically the cervical (neck) nerves in this case.…