By James John


The hurting that a pinched nerve can cause affects more than the exact spot where it is located on your spine. Often it radiates down a leg or an arm. When located in the neck, it can radiate down your arm. If the pinched nerve is in your lower back, the pain can be transmitted to a leg. A prominent San Antonio Chiropractor will attest to the fact that manual adjustments can alleviate the pain of the pinched nerve.

No one should expect the pain to be lessened with one or two adjustments. A series is required to return misaligned vertebrae to their correct position. The pressure exerted against the nerves is reduced with each appointment. This alleviates the pain because it is this pressure that causes it.

A pinched nerve may be caused by a bulging disc. The technical term is herniated disc. Between the vertebrae there are small, spongy discs that cushion the bones from rubbing against each other. In a herniation the pressure causes a portion of the disc to bulge out between the vertebrae causing a condition which is every bit as painful as it sounds.

Chiropractic is the preferred care method among people who do not want to risk addiction to pain pills. Prescription drugs can be addictive. Over the counter pills may also pose a danger. This care is also favored for being non-invasive.

Before chiropractic methods of care can be used, a full evaluation must be done. The spine is palpated from top to bottom. Orthopedic and neurological factors are considered. An x-ray is often taken to detect the position of the subluxation, which is the misalignment causing the pressure.

Subluxations, which are misaligned vertebrae are corrected through a series of manual adjustments. Each individual may improve faster or slower than another with the same condition. The number of adjustments required depends on age, general health and the severity of your pain.




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