What is a pinched nerve and how can we help?
Do you know what it means to have a pinched nerve? You might have seen this question around and don’t know where to start when assessing a pinched nerve. When a nerve is pinched it means that it is compressed/receiving too much pressure from the surrounding structures, i.e joints or soft tissue. Why is a pinched nerve bad? Your nervous system is interconnected throughout your body which communicates and controls everything in your body directly or indirectly. The nervous system lets everything know how they should be functioning and responding. When this connection has been cut off or becomes imbalanced, like from a pinched nerve, it can cause debilitating pain and be the root cause of other health issues and weaknesses you are experiencing.
Pinched Nerve Symptoms and Causes
There are a number of symptoms and causes of a pinched nerve. It is important to reach out to a professional if you think you might have a pinched nerve. If a nerve is pinched for a short while, your nerve function has a greater chance of returning to normal. If the pressure is not released it can lead to chronic pain.
Check out these common symptoms and causes of a pinched nerve.
Symptoms
Numbness
Sharp or aching pain
Tingling/pins and needles feeling
Muscle weakness around the pain area
Causes
Restrictions of spine or joints
Sports injury or any other injury
Arthritis
Obesity
Poor posture
Lifting heavy objects
Overuse repetitive injuries
How is a Pinched Nerve Treated?
Often times when people feel minor pain, they ignore it and look for fast pain relief. You don’t need to reach for over the counter drugs for pain relief. There is always an alternative option for pain relief and prevention. Correcting pinched nerves is part of our expertise! Through chiropractic adjustments, your vertebrae and joints will be returned to their freed, releasing that pinched nerve.
Pinched Nerve Treatment in Wimborne
If you are still questioning whether or not your symptoms are pointing to this issue, then give us a call! Our number is 01202 604707 or email admin@wimbornewellnesscentre.co.uk.