Treat a Pinched Nerve with Painkillers

The nervous system runs the length of the body. Through those channels, every part of the body is designed to accommodate this function. This nerve highway provides two forms of communication, sensory information, and commands from the brain to the body. However, the body isn’t perfect and conditions can change affecting the physical nature of the nervous system. The most common comes in pressure, or when tissue or bone exerts enough pressure to squeeze the nerve part, disrupting the communication system.

Common Pinched Nerve Causes

Pinched nerves are typically different conditions. That can range from bone misplacement to irritation of the nerve itself and swelling. In both cases, the condition disrupts the function of the nerve and can cause misfires. This is typically experienced as burning sensations, incorrect motion or function, pain, and loss of motor control. A pinched nerve can appear anywhere in the body, but it occurs where there is a point of movement, such as a joint. That includes the neck, spine, extremity joints and hips.

Symptoms Go Beyond Local Pain

Symptoms of a pinched nerve don’t follow the classic textbook, and can be surprising for patients. These can include migraines and serious headaches, numbness, tingling sensations like a hand or arm falling asleep, lower back pain, and even problems with bowel control in some rarer cases. Many sufferers note chronic problems with sitting in chairs for too long, triggering serious pain, as well as an inability to bend without a sharp, burning sensation. Others can’t sleep in certain positions.

Treatment Strategies from Our Chiropractor

The first step in any treatment of a pinched nerve is to identify what is actually causing the nerve trouble. This is the same for patients, from Friars Hill to Saint Johns, as well as Antigua and Barbuda. While a pressure point or inflammation is a cause, a proper diagnosis is still needed for reliable confirmation. Our chiropractor can start to apply the appropriate treatment to help relieve the nerve pressure, enhance circulation and kickstart the healing process. Many patients realize notable recovery once these three things are in place.

A nerve pinch is happening somewhere along the spinal path, which includes some of the biggest and most critical parts of the nervous system. Oftentimes, such treatment also helps alleviate injury and disruption to other issues, such as a swollen or bulging disc.

Virgin Islands Chiropractic Care

Able Chiropractic & 3E Wellness Centre is available for patients from all over, including Friars Hill, Saint Johns, Antigua and Barbuda. Our approach for pinched nerves is natural and doesn’t include pharmaceuticals that only provide temporary relief. Call us at (268) 462-7246 to schedule an appointment. You won’t be disappointed, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t get your normal life back sooner.