The Vulcan nerve pinch, also known as a neck pinch, is a Vulcan technique in which an individual applies pressure to the nerves near the base of the neck, often causing almost immediate unconsciousness. While primarily used by Vulcans, it can be utilized by non-Vulcans as well. The victims of a Vulcan neck pinch can suffer headaches afterwards. (TOS novel: Enterprise: The First Adventure; TOS episode: "The Enterprise Incident")

Spock has used the Vulcan nerve pinch in quite a few situations. (TOS episode: "The Enemy Within"), (TOS episode: "Wolf in the Fold"), (TOS comic: "No Time Like the Past"), (TOS movie, novelization & comic adaptation: Star Trek: The Motion Picture), (TOS comic: "The Long Night's Dawn!") He has also used it on the horselike Tsemu on Nimbus III. (TOS movie, novelization & comic adaptation: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)

The human Gary Seven was immune to the Vulcan nerve pinch. (TOS episode: "Assignment: Earth"), (TOS novel: Assignment: Eternity)

As a Vulcan, Saavik was able to perform the Vulcan nerve pinch. On Stardate 8173.5 she used this technique on Trisha Fox who was impersonating Captain James T. Kirk. (TOS comic: "Who Is... Enigma?")

Tasha Yar has been hit with the Vulcan nerve pinch while in the line of duty. (TNG novel: Survivors)

The Android Data had also mastered the Vulcan nerve pinch. (TNG novel: Unification) (TNG novel: The Battle of Betazed)

In 2373 Soleta performed the Vulcan nerve pinch on Burgoyne 172. (NF novel: Martyr) Soleta also performed this technique on Captain Elizabeth Shelby. (NF short story: "Pain Management")

As a one-eighth Vulcan, Phillipa Matthias was trained in the Vulcan nerve pinch technique. (DS9 - Mission Gamma novel: This Gray Spirit)

External linkEdit

• Vulcan nerve pinch article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
• Vulcan nerve pinch article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.