When too much pressure is applied to a neck nerve, a pinched nerve—also called a compressed nerve—can develop. Many times, the condition is temporary and will go away on its own. However, if a pinched nerve lasts for several days or you are in severe pain, it’s crucial to seek help from a reputable chiropractor. Here are the symptoms you may experience.

4 Pinched Nerve Symptoms

1. Pain

Pain is one of the most common and pronounced signs of a pinched nerve. It may be constant pain or discomfort that only occurs when you turn your head in a particular direction. You can treat this symptom with over-the-counter pain relievers, but if it persists, see your chiropractor for natural relief.  

2. Tingling

You know that feeling you get when your foot falls asleep? That feeling is called paresthesia, and it can happen in your neck, arm, and hand when you have a pinched nerve. Sometimes, the sensation can even extend to your fingers.

3. Numbness

Numbness or a loss of sensation can be scary, but this symptom often accompanies pinched nerves because they interrupt blood flow. If you’re experiencing numbness, don’t wait to get treatment—this may indicate the nerve is being damaged by the compression.

4. Weakness

Sometimes, a pinched nerve will affect a muscle’s ability to function properly, especially once nerve damage has set in. As such, you should avoid activities that can aggravate the nerve. Once the condition has subsided, normal muscular function will return, and your chiropractor may recommend some exercises to enhance the recovery.

At Walch Chiropractic Center PC in Leeds, AL, your neck pain, back pain or injury will be in the capable hands of Dr. Alan C. Walch, who has helped thousands of patients in his 25 years of practice. You’ll receive treatment, specific to your condition, to help relieve your discomfort and improve your overall health. Call (205) 699-­4433 or contact Walch Chiropractic Center PC online to schedule your free consultation.