Notalgia Paresthetica | Dr MOUNI Fatimazohra Neurologue - Neurophysiologue

Why does it itch in the middle of your back? Notalgia Paresthetica. What it is...A nerve entrapment neuropathy. The sensory nerves that travel from the spine to the skin in the mid-back (often T2–T6) become irritated, leading to: • Intense itch (classic) • Burning, tingling, or electric sensations • A well-defined area patients always reach for • Sometimes mild hyperpigmentation from chronic scratching Why it happens... Common contributing factors: • Cervical or thoracic degenerative spine chang