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Pinched Nerves

Treating a Pinched Nerve with Your Tacoma Chiropractor

Pinched nerves can occur at many locations in the body, and they are often extremely painful and can even be debilitating. Many people ignore their symptoms, which can lead to more pain and further damage to the nerves. Our team at Bakke Chiropractic Clinic can treat a pinched nerve and alleviate pain, allowing you to get back to your everyday life and prevent long term issues and damage. Here, we discuss the common symptoms and causes of pinched nerves and how you can find some relief. 

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What is a Pinched Nerve 

Pinched nerves occur in the peripheral nerves, which extend out from the spinal cord and throughout the body. They are caused by pressure buildup, which is the main cause of the symptoms associated with this condition. With this pressure, nerves become irritated and, with long term pressure, can become damaged. For this reason, it is important to find a chiropractor with experience in correcting this issue. 

Symptoms and Diagnosis 

A pinched nerve can occur anywhere in the body. The most commonly reported symptoms include sharp or burning pain, tingling or numbness, muscle weakness, and frequently feeling like the area has "fallen asleep" or gone completely numb. These symptoms can improve with certain activities and become worse while sleeping or doing activities that could add further pressure to the nerve being compressed. Common areas that are impacted by pinched nerves include the neck, back, wrist, and arms. 

What Causes Pinched Nerves?

As stated previously, a pinched nerve is the result of excess pressure buildup on the nerve itself. But what actions or activities cause it and how can they be prevented? Most often, a pinched nerve is the result of an injury or stress. However, other conditions such as obesity and certain types of arthritis can also lead to this condition. Risk factors include sex (for women), bone spurs, thyroid disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, overuse of the limb containing the nerve, long term bed rest, diabetes, and pregnancy.  

Prevention is crucial, and maintaining good physical fitness can help reduce your risk of suffering from a compressed nerve. Stretching, weight lifting and proper diet are the easiest ways to prevent pinched nerves. 

Treatment From Our Tacoma Chiropractor 

Quickly identifying the condition and providing the correct treatment is crucial to fast healing and prevention of long term damage. Even more important is finding the right chiropractor to treat your pinched nerves. At Bakke Chiropractic Clinic, we have years of experience in treating a variety of conditions. If you are suffering from the pain and discomfort stemming from a pinched nerve, call our office today to set up and appointment. We are the leading chiropractic firm in Tacoma experienced in treating pinched nerves. 

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