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Pinched Nerve ::
Many
people turn to chiropractic care for safe, effective treatment of
"pinched nerves." While a "pinched nerve" usually
responds very well to chiropractic care, it is actually a relatively
rare condition. In true cases of pinched nerve, you will feel tingling,
numbness, and possibly even weakness due to pressure and inflammation
on a nerve from bulging discs or bone spurs along the spine. Pressure
on these "pinched nerves" can cause your symptoms to travel
away from the spine, along the course of the nerve. The nerves of
the neck travel down the shoulder and extend into the arm, hand,
and fingers. This is why so many neck problems cause symptoms to
radiate into the arm and hand. The nerves of the low back join to
form the sciatic nerve, which travels down the leg into the foot.
This is why a "pinched nerve" of the low back with symptoms
radiating down the leg is often called "sciatica." More
common than nerves being "pinched" by bone spurs or discs,
nerves can very often become irritated by stiff and restricted joints
and muscles. These nerve irritations can cause pain, and even numbness
and tingling as well.
A
thorough examination including will help to determine your exact
diagnosis and individualized treatment plan. Manipulation (adjustment)
of the spinal and extremity joints is very effective in restoring
normal function to the joints, as well as to the surrounding muscles
and nerves. This usually leads to a decrease in pain and faster
recovery. Part of your treatment may also include some of the following:
acupuncture, therapeutic exercises, electrical muscle stimulation,
ultrasound, and ice or heat therapy. Massage therapy may also be
used in conjunction with these other therapies in order to get the
best results.
If
you are experiencing the symptoms of "pinched nerve" described
above, we recommend that you schedule an appointment as quickly
as possible. In the event that your condition requires medical attention,
an appropriate referral would be made promptly. However, surgery
is rarely needed and should only be considered if conservative therapy
fails.
We
hope you will find this general information helpful. If you need
additional information about the following condition, please call
us at our office during regular business hours, and one of our staff
members will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
Our office number is 555-555-5555.
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