How A Winnipeg Chiropractor Helps Relieve Pinched Nerves

By Allan Bigarda


A pinched nerve occurs once the spinal nerve is compressed. This is usually as a result of osteoarthritis, continuing poor spinal alignment or a herniated disc. It causes radiating or local pain. It can also cause weakness and numbness. In the lower area of the back, it may cause a potentially disabling condition known as sciatica.

In some situations, tense muscles can cause pinched nerves. It is possible to deal with this condition through massage or exercise. However, most people, including doctors recommend that people who have pinched nerves should consult with a Winnipeg chiropractor.

Chiropractic care does not involve the use of medications and is conservative. It is effective in rectifying poor spinal alignment and slowing the progress of degenerative disc disorder, which causes herniated discs. The right form of spinal adjustment can correct poor spinal alignment and ensure that nothing is compressing the nerve.

Chiropractors can also prescribe exercises to help relieve the pain and restore function. Techniques such as Pettibon corrective are designed to return the spine and thus the entire body to balance. A good chiropractor will not just relieve pain from a pinched nerve but actually relieve the compression itself, helping to prevent a return of symptoms.

After undergoing chiropractic care, you can take fewer medications (which have side effects and can be addictive). You can also eliminate or delay the need for invasive surgery. (Surgery may still be necessary if you have bone spurs from osteoarthritis. A doctor or chiropractic practitioner should take X-rays to eliminate this).

On the whole, though, the first port of call for radiating, sharp pain in the lower back, especially if accompanied by tingling, weakness or numbness, is a good chiropractic doctor. They will do their best to relieve your pain, restore motion and return you to a quality, pain free life. If you have any of these symptoms, you should consider making an appointment for a consultation as soon as possible.




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