Nerve Pain

Nerve pain is one of the most difficult symptoms to isolate and treat. This is due to a variety of reasons including the pain not being restricted to the area where the affliction is occurring. For example, a pinched nerve in the spine can have effects as low down as the calf. It takes a very experienced practitioner to understand the nuances of how nerve pain manifests itself.

What Pinched Nerves are

“Pinched nerves” is a catch all and rather descriptive term for what is not really a medical phrase Nerve compression can take place in many different areas of the body including the hands and wrists. In fact, repetitive stress injury and carpal tunnel syndrome are very well known examples of pinched nerves. While these have been relatively well documented, pinched nerves arising in the lower back are a little more difficult to diagnose.

There are several possible reasons for pinched nerves in the spinal cord. Some of these are herniated disks, bone spurs and spinal stenosis. Sciatica is also caused by pinched nerves.

Symptoms of Pinched Nerves

The symptom of pinched nerves in the back is pain radiating down the buttocks and thighs. Back pain often results from a pinched nerve. Since there is so much variance in the symptoms of pinched nerves in the back, it is extremely difficult to come up with a standard set of symptoms.

Treatment

The most common treatment for a pinched nerve is rest. For those patients for whom the problem is more endemic, the treatment depends on the specific cause. For example, a herniated disk can cause a pinched nerve and the treatment for that is rest, physical therapy and anti inflammatory injections.

Spinal stenosis on the other hand might require surgery for removing the lamina. This is called a laminectomy.

Spinal Decompression

Of late, a new technique for treating pinched nerves has gained acceptance among the general public called Spinal Decompression. This non surgical and non invasive procedure involves gentle stretches and manipulations of the spine. It has been found to be efficacious for many different kinds of spinal problems including pinched nerves. The latest techniques involve the spine being scientifically manipulated by a machine formally known as the DRX9000.

Due to the drug free and holistic approach used by spinal decompression, many doctors have taken it up as a safe means to alleviate patients from back pain resulting from pinched nerves. Use our guide to find out how to choose a chiropractor to suit your needs.