A stinger is when a series of nerves in the neck called the brachial
plexus gets hit and the athlete momentarily feels a burning or stinging
sensation down their arm.
All the nearves to the extremities are located in the brachial plexus so,
a hit to this area can trigger sensations felt throughout the arms and
hands. Sensation returns within minutes and this in itself and isolated
is not life threatening. On Wed, 5 Feb 1997, Donovan D Verrill wrote:
 
> Hi everyone,
>
> If so, what is a "stinger" exactly??
>
> Thanks in advance for the help.
>
> Donovan Verrill                                 [log in to unmask]
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