[pct-l] Pinched Nerves?

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

I guess I'll be the one to suggest:
http://www.backpackinglight.com

If you are already a light hiker, then please forgive my lack of  
knowledge of your situation.

P.S. I got a whole patch of skin on my thigh go numb due to a habit  
of looping a finger into my waist belt. I had to force myself to stop  
doing that. It got worse the thinner I got. You may consider gaining  
some body weight if you are thin. Ok. Just kidding on that one.

On Nov 15, 2011, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> When I hiked the trail, back in the early days, I pinched a nerve  
> in my hip that caused a patch of skin on my thigh to go numb. It  
> took 25+ years but the feeling is back. However, hiking this fall I  
> apparently pinched another nerve either in my neck or shoulders  
> that has caused a significant weakening of my left fore and middle  
> finger. Anyone else have these problems? Hiking is one of my  
> favorite things to do and well worth the effort, planning and  
> preparation. However, if this continues I'm not sure how much I  
> willing to sacrifice!!
>
>
> Greg Hummel