Can I See a Chiropractor For a Pinched Nerve?
Traditional treatment takes four to six weeks.
Here’s why you should see a chiropractor for pinched nerve pain.
Numbness in your fingers, tingling in your feet, pain that radiates down your arm…. There’s a chance that all of these complaints have a common origin: your spine!
Pinched nerves can cause pain, tingling, weakness, and other symptoms throughout the body. And while traditional medicine can offer a treatment plan, there’s a faster, more effective option.
Seeing a chiropractor for your pinched nerve will root out the issue (without harmful side effects).
What Is a Pinched Nerve?
To understand pinched nerves, you first need to understand the nervous system.
The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves that send signals to and from the brain. The spinal cord runs down the middle of your vertebrae, with nerve roots branching out to the various areas of the body. These nerves carry information that tells your body to move or sends a message to your brain that you are touching something hot.
When surrounding tissue—such as a bulging or herniated disc, bone spur, misaligned vertebrae, or inflammation—puts pressure on the nerve, we refer to this as a pinched nerve.
Symptoms Of a Pinched Nerve
When one of your nerves is “pinched,” it can misfire, sending a confusing series of signals to the brain.
People suffering from a pinched nerve commonly experience:
- Numbness
- Sharp, burning pain
- Tingling or “pins and needles” (i.e. paresthesia)
- Muscle weakness
Because of the way your nerves communicate with the brain, these symptoms are rarely felt at the location of the affected nerves. Instead, they tend to radiate to other parts of the body, a phenomenon known as referred pain.
Pinched Nerve Treatments
While you can get a traditional doctor to treat a pinched nerve, the treatment plan is generally aimed at reducing your symptoms rather than alleviating the cause of your pain.
Typical pinched nerve treatments involve:
- Resting the affected area during the healing process;
- Physical therapy to strengthen the surrounding muscles;
- Pain relievers and/or corticosteroid injections;
- Surgery to alleviate pressure on the affected nerve.
In most cases, doctors will advise you that a pinched nerve will resolve on its own, but this process typically takes between four and six weeks. If you’re suffering from the pain and discomfort of a pinched nerve, this is likely longer than you’re willing to wait!
See a Chiropractor For Pinched Nerve Relief
For a more long-term solution that addresses the source of your pain, consider seeing a chiropractor for your pinched nerve pain.
The quickest way to find relief from your symptoms is to alleviate the pressure on the nerve. Once that nerve is no longer being pinched, your symptoms should stop entirely.
Chiropractic care works by manually adjusting misaligned joints and relaxing the surrounding soft tissues. In some cases, chiropractic adjustments provide instant relief.
And unlike drugs or surgery, chiropractic care has no risk of side effects and no recovery time.
Get Back To Normal
The “normal” amount of pain, tingling, and numbness you should be feeling is zero. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, a chiropractor can help you find quick, lasting pain relief.
At Oviedo Chiropractic, our team of chiropractors and massage therapists are all experienced in a wide variety of techniques designed to relieve inflammation, restore range of motion, and help you get back to a normal daily routine.
If you’ve never received chiropractic care, you’ll be amazed at how great you’ll feel after just your first session!
Schedule an appointment today for fast pain relief.
