Pinched Nerve

Unfortunately, if you suffer from a pinched nerve, it could end up reducing your overall quality of life. A pinched nerve can limit mobility, cause chronic pain, and contribute to many other issues. Often, pain medications fail to provide lasting relief and if left untreated, your condition may worsen over time. The good news is that a chiropractor can help. If you need help with a pinched nerve and live in or near Warren, MI, you can contact Dr. Bill Logan and the Logan Chiropractic Center.

How to Address Pinched Nerves

The exact form of care used will depend on which nerves are pinched or under pressure. If the nerves are under pressure, it can result in regular numbness, tingling, or shooting pain. A chiropractor may start with chiropractic adjustments to help put the spine in proper alignment. Soft tissue massage is sometimes effective with pinches if muscle tension is triggering the nerve.

Traction treatments and spinal decompression can be quite effective for nerve impingements. With traction, hands-on care is used to decompress the spine and relieve pressure. With spinal decompression, specialized tables and tools using pulleys and weights can also be used to slowly and gently stretch out the spine. This may result in lasting relief of pressure on the nerves. Traction and spinal decompression are also effective for treating degenerative disc disease and similar conditions.

It may also be necessary to adjust joints and tissues outside the back and neck. While issues with the spine are a common cause of pinches at the roots of nerves, issues elsewhere can also cause pain. A chiropractor can help adjust joints and tissues in the limbs where nerves have to pass through narrow canals.

Therapeutic exercises can also be used to stretch out your back and other parts of your body. This can reduce stress on various muscles and nerves, and over time, can help your body build strength. It’s important to work with a professional to learn how to do these exercises correctly. If you need assistance with a pinched nerve in Warren, MI, come see Dr. Logan and the Logan Chiropractic Center.

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Pinched Nerves

Unfortunately, pinched nerves can be difficult to treat and if underlying problems aren’t resolved, the pain may return again and again. Pain medications may temporarily block pain signals from reaching the brain but often do little to stop the nerve itself from sending pain signals. The result? As soon as the medication wears off, the pain returns, and often, it’s even more intense.

Chiropractic care, including spinal manipulation, hands-on traction treatments, and spinal decompression may offer lasting relief. If you need help addressing a pinched nerve in Warren, MI, you can reach Dr. Logan at 586 751 1977.