Pinched nerve happens when a certain pathways, usually in the neck or lower back of the body, is severely compressed or direct pressure is applied to it. A patient would literally feel like there’s something pinching them. In San Ramon Chiropractic clinic, they have some patients who suffer from pinched nerve and sometimes the pain is so severe that they are unable to move the effected portion of their body.
It is just a simple condition but if left unattended it can lead to some serious health problems. And this condition is one of the chiropractor’s strong points in curing. Certain condition which has something to do with a person’s nerve is where the chiropractor’s specialty is. The most common cause is a misaligned vertebra. And the best solution for this condition is the manual spinal manipulation which only chiropractors can do. Chiropractors would highly recommend that a person undergoing the signs of having a pinched nerve should seek proper examination. Like in San Ramon Chiropractic clinic, there are some patients who just decided to seek a chiropractor’s help when they started to feel excruciating pain and that they can’t normally move the affected part of their body. Test would then show that their condition started out.
This condition can also be caused by some other forms of condition like arthritis, herniated disc, or spinal stenosis. The pinched nerve usually occurs in the area around the neck or lower back. But in some rare cases it can also occur in the wrist area or elbow. Neurological problem can also be caused by an injury which resulted to a swelling of nerves. Pregnant women can also experience nerve swelling during their pregnancy and going to a chiropractic clinic is safe for them. The San Ramon Chiropractic clinic has several pregnant patients who love to have their treatments to help them prepare for their big day.
The symptoms of pinched nerve may differ depending on the area where the affected nerve is located. Some patients feel an excruciating pain together with muscle weakness while others feel numbness on the affected area. The most common symptom is the tingling sensation or like there are pins and needles pricking them. Chiropractors are able to know where the exact location of the affected area is through several tests. The use of MRI or any other forms of equipment may be used if the pinched nerve is caused by a nerve swelling.
Checking with the chiropractors regularly would prevent conditions such as the pinched nerve. Not only chiropractors can help in getting rid of muscle pain the treatment, they can also make your limbs, muscles and nerves stronger, giving you extra protection from accidents. In San Ramon Chiropractic clinic, chiropractors would advise their patients some special exercises after their treatment session as a follow-up measure in their healing. Chiropractors aim to help their patients change their lifestyle for the better. A healthier and stronger new person that is able to prevent any forms of diseases because their nervous system is functioning normally.
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