When
nerves become pinched',
injury, spasm, and inflammation of the surrounding muscles causes the
nerve to become compressed, resulting in pain.
The term
"pinched nerve" is somewhat of a catch-all phrase that is
commonly used to describe the pain associated with a variety of
conditions from subluxations, to tunnel syndromes to the referred
pain from trigger points.
In other words, if the bones of
your spine are not functioning the way they're supposed to, over time
you are going to get problems.
Most of the time, what is
called a pinched nerve is actually an irritated, or inflamed nerve
where the nerve itself is not actually pinched. In most cases, nerves
become irritated and inflamed when the bones, joints or muscles of
the spine are not in their proper position, or are not moving
properly.
This condition is called a "subluxation",
the treatment of which is the specialty of the doctor of
chiropractic.
There are instances when nerves do become
pinched',
such as in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sciatica and Thoracic Outlet
Syndrome. In each of these cases, injury, spasm or inflammation of
the surrounding muscles and connective tissue causes the nerve to
become compressed, resulting in pain.
These conditions are
referred to as "tunnel syndromes." Treating tunnel
syndromes is more complex than treating a simple spinal subluxation,
but they usually respond very well to chiropractic care; especially
when combined with other physical therapies, such as exercises and
stretches.
Trigger points are very tight "knots" of
muscle that form when muscles are either chronically overworked or
injured, and are often experienced as a pinching or burning pain.
Trigger points will commonly cause pain that radiates to other parts
of the body, which is also known as referred pain.
The
successful treatment of trigger points usually requires a combination
of chiropractic care, stretching and a form of deep tissue massage
called trigger
point therapy.'
It is very important that the cause of any
form of pain be properly diagnosed. This is especially important when
nerves are affected as severe or long term irritation, or
compression, of a nerve can lead to permanent nerve damage.
If
you have been told that you have a "pinched nerve" it is
very important that you seek professional care from a doctor of
chiropractic as soon as possible.
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