Pinched Nerves

Pinched nerves can cause pain, tingling, and numbness. Dr. Dancy and his team provide treatment that relieves nerve irritation, and can help you stay ahead of the problems resulting from pinched nerves.

How does a nerve get pinched?

It's possible to develop a pinched nerve any time a body conduit (which nerves pass through) interferes with the nerve. Bones, tendons, muscles, and cartilage can all irritate nerves, which inflame them and disrupt their function. This does not occur always along the spine, but the neck and lower back are the most common spots. Carpal tunnel syndrome often includes problems related to pinched nerves in the wrist.

There are many reasons why a nerve root may become compressed. Strenuous and repetitive work or hobbies, poor posture, arthritis, carrying extra body weight, injuries, and aging are all possible causes for pinched nerves. A forward head posture resulting from a typical smartphone-texting position is the sort of repeated action that can cause nerve pinching.

What are the symptoms of pinched nerves?

Even though the problem originates in the spine, pinched nerve symptoms typically occur in the arms and legs, and can even extend to the feet, depending on the area of inflammation. Problems in the hand generally start at the wrist and carpal tunnel area.

  • Pain — usually sharp or burning, sometimes radiating from a central point
  • Numbness in the area served by the pinched nerve
  • Paresthesia — the "pins and needles" sensation
  • Weak muscles in the area served by the affected nerve
  • Hands and feet frequently falling asleep

How does chiropractic care treat pinched nerves?

Chiropractic manipulation aims to restore balance to the body by resetting spinal alignment to its natural state. In many cases, this starts to relieve pressure on the affected nerve root. The irritation and inflammation of the nerve reduces, and symptoms improve.

Dr. Dancy will create a customized treatment plan for you, which typically includes further in-office treatments and home therapy such as ice packs, stretching, and strengthening exercises.

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