Find natural relief from a pinched nerve with chiropractic care. Our chiropractors use gentle adjustments to relieve nerve pressure. This may reduce pain.
A pinched nerve happens when too much pressure is placed on a nerve. This can be from the surrounding tissues like muscles, bones, or discs. This pressure can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected area. Pinched nerves are common in the neck, lower back, and even in the wrist. This may lead to discomfort in everyday activities.
Several conditions can cause a pinched nerve. This includes a herniated or bulging disc, poor posture, or repetitive movements. Sitting for long periods or performing tasks that strain the spine can also cause issues. Other factors, like injuries or arthritis, can increase the risk of a pinched nerve.
Chiropractic care helps relieve pinched nerves. Treatment may aim to realign the spine and reduce pressure on the affected nerve. When the spine is properly aligned, it takes pressure off the nerves. This allows for natural healing. Chiropractors use gentle, non-invasive adjustments to restore normal function and reduce nerve irritation.
Chiropractors use various techniques to treat a pinched nerve. They use techniques such as spinal adjustments, spinal decompression, and soft tissue therapy. Spinal adjustments realign the spine, taking pressure off the nerves.
Spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to create space between the vertebrae. Soft tissue therapy helps relax tight muscles that may be pressing on the nerve.
Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to treating pinched nerves. It focuses on correcting the underlying issue causing the nerve compression. By reducing pressure on the nerve, chiropractic care can provide long-term pain relief.
It may also improve nerve function, and reduce inflammation. It can be a great alternative to more invasive surgeries in some patients.
The chiropractor will ask about your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. They will perform a physical examination and may recommend imaging tests like X-rays. This will help them identify the exact location and cause of the pinched nerve. This thorough assessment helps create a personalised treatment plan to target the problem.
Pinched nerves can occur in various parts of the body, including the neck (cervical spine), lower back (lumbar spine), and wrist (carpal tunnel). Chiropractic care can be adjusted to address pinched nerves in any of these areas.
For example, adjustments in the neck can relieve nerve compression in the arms. Lower back adjustments can ease leg pain caused by sciatica.
Chiropractic care may treat both acute (sudden) and chronic (long-term) pinched nerve cases. For acute pinched nerves, the focus is on providing immediate pain. This helps with relief and reducing inflammation.
For chronic cases, treatment aims to improve spinal health and prevent future episodes. Your chiropractor will adjust the treatment based on the severity of your symptoms.
Chiropractors provide helpful advice on exercises and stretches. This can reduce pressure on the pinched nerve. These exercises focus on strengthening the muscles around the spine and improving posture.
Chiropractors may also suggest making ergonomic adjustments to your workspace. Taking regular breaks from repetitive activities to reduce strain on the spine.
