NERVE COMPRESSION
Pinched Nerve Treatment in Sunrise, FL
A pinched nerve occurs when surrounding structures such as vertebrae, discs, or tight muscles apply excessive pressure to a nerve, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness. At Live Well Chiropractic, we use corrective spinal alignment and decompression therapy to relieve nerve compression at its source and restore normal neurological function.
What Causes a Pinched Nerve?
Nerves exit the spinal column through small openings between vertebrae called intervertebral foramina. When the spine is properly aligned, these openings provide ample space for nerves to pass through without interference. However, vertebral misalignments, herniated discs, bone spurs, and degenerative changes can narrow these openings, compressing the nerve root. This compression — known as radiculopathy — produces symptoms that may be felt anywhere along the path of the affected nerve, from the neck to the fingertips or from the lower back to the toes.
Cervical radiculopathy affects the nerves in the neck and produces symptoms in the shoulders, arms, and hands. Lumbar radiculopathy (which includes sciatica) affects the nerves in the lower back and produces symptoms in the hips, legs, and feet. Both conditions are commonly caused by spinal misalignment and disc problems that respond well to corrective chiropractic care.
How We Relieve Nerve Compression
The key to treating a pinched nerve is identifying exactly where the compression is occurring and what is causing it. Our evaluation includes orthopedic and neurological testing, dermatome mapping to trace nerve pathways, postural analysis, and digital X-rays. This detailed assessment allows us to pinpoint the structural problem and develop a targeted correction plan.
Treatment typically includes corrective chiropractic adjustments to restore vertebral alignment and open the intervertebral foramina, spinal decompression therapy when disc involvement is present, and therapeutic exercises to support the corrected alignment. Patients throughout Sunrise, Davie, and Plantation have found lasting relief from pinched nerve symptoms through our structural correction approach.
Preventing Nerve Compression
Pinched nerves often develop as a result of long-standing spinal misalignment and postural dysfunction. By the time symptoms appear, the structural problem may have been present for months or years. Corrective chiropractic care not only relieves the current nerve compression but also addresses the underlying misalignment to prevent future episodes.
If you are experiencing numbness, tingling, radiating pain, or weakness in your arms or legs, contact Live Well Chiropractic at 954-384-3275 to schedule an evaluation. We serve patients across Weston, Southwest Ranches, Pembroke Pines, and the greater South Florida area.
SYMPTOMS
Common Symptoms
- Numbness or tingling in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
- Sharp or burning pain radiating from the neck or lower back
- Muscle weakness in the affected extremity
- A pins-and-needles sensation that comes and goes
- Pain that worsens with certain head or body positions
- Difficulty gripping objects or loss of hand coordination
- Electric-shock sensations with specific movements
- Pain that radiates along a specific nerve pathway
- Increased symptoms when sitting, standing, or lying in certain positions
- Reduced reflexes in the affected arm or leg
TREATMENT OPTIONS
How We Treat It
- Corrective chiropractic adjustments to restore spinal alignment
- Spinal decompression therapy for disc-related nerve compression
- Neurological evaluation and dermatome mapping
- Digital X-ray assessment of vertebral alignment
- Therapeutic exercises to support structural correction
- Postural analysis and correction
- Soft tissue therapy for surrounding muscle tension
- Nerve mobilization and flossing techniques
- Ergonomic and activity modification counseling
- Progressive rehabilitation and preventive care
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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