The nervous system is the body’s information superhighway. But the signals it sends from one body part to another can be interrupted. Pinched nerves occur because of excessive pressure from bones, tendons, or ligaments. Pain is the most common sign of a pinched nerve, something your local chiropractic health care clinic should treat before the problem worsens.

What Causes a Pinched Nerve & What Can You Do About It?

Causes

Pinched nerves most commonly stem from repetitive motions, such as practicing a sport or doing the same type of manual labor every day. Even hobbies like gardening can produce pinched nerves and related issues such as back pain. Other causes of the nervous system condition include injuries, long periods of bed rest, pregnancy, diabetes, obesity, and rheumatoid and wrist arthritis. Age is another contributing factor, as spinal discs lose height and start bulging as the body ages. They also dry out and get stiff, resulting in spinal settling and bone spur formation. Bone spurs contribute to pinched nerve issues.

Nerves in the pinched position for short periods of time take up their normal function once they are released from the pressure. However, those left untreated eventually cause chronic pain and permanent damage. 

Symptoms & Solutions

Symptoms of pinched nerves include sharp burning or aching pain, muscle weakness, tingling sensations, numbness or decreased sensation, and feeling like an extremity has “fallen asleep.” If your symptoms do not subside after a few days, see your chiropractic health team as soon as possible. You will likely benefit from spinal decompression therapy among other treatments for neck and back pain, such as sciatica treatment. Your chiropractic health team will also recommend lifestyle tips for preventing pinched nerve pain in the future, such as maintaining a healthy weight and taking breaks from repetitive activities.

North Pole Chiropractic provides Alaska residents with outstanding chiropractic health services to keep them feeling fantastic. Whether your issue is due to injury or another problem, you will receive the personalized treatment plan you need to restore your range of motion and eliminate spinal misalignments. Call (907) 488 -1885 to make an appointment or visit the website to learn more about what this family care practice will do for you. Like the chiropractic care service on Facebook for great tips and more.