Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve is a mechanical problem that requires a mechanical solution: structural correction.
What Is a Pinched Nerve?
A pinched nerve occurs when a vertebra, disc, or surrounding tissue compresses a nerve root as it exits the spine. This compression can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness along the path of the nerve. The symptoms can be sharp and severe, making even simple movements difficult.
Often the issue is structural rather than the nerve itself—the nerve may be compressed by misaligned vertebrae or, in some cases, a herniated disc.
The underlying structural factors: Vertebral Misalignment
Nerves don't get "pinched" randomly. They get pinched because the vertebrae around them are misaligned (a Structural Shift). When vertebrae shift out of their ideal position, they narrow the spaces where nerves exit the spine, creating compression and pain.
Think of it like a door frame that's warped. If the frame shifts, it pinches anything trying to pass through. Your spine works the same way. If the vertebrae are misaligned, they pinch the nerves.
Our Structural Correction Approach
- •Precise Imaging: We use X-rays to help evaluate the structural changes that may be contributing to nerve compression.
- •Targeted Adjustments: Specific corrections to realign the vertebrae and decompress the nerve.
- •Stabilization: Strengthening exercises to maintain proper alignment and prevent re-compression.