Pinched Nerve
It's called a pinched nerve because that's what it
feels like. But there's a lot more going on!
The 24 moving bones of your spine protect your spinal
cord while permitting normal turning and bending. Pairs
of nerve roots, one on each side, branch off your spinal
cord at each segmental level to service the organs and
tissues of your body. When these openings are
unobstructed, your brain can properly control and
regulate your body.
When a spinal bone is malpositioned, it can encroach
upon these important nerve openings. Nerve irritation
can result. We call that a subluxation.
Two Types
When spinal bones lose their normal motion or
position, it can cause one of two types of nerve
disturbances:
- Compressed lesion - This is
just a fancy name for a pinched nerve. What
surprises many is that it's actually quite rare.
More common is a...
- Facilitative lesion - This is
when the nerve root is stretched, twisted or chafed.
Think: hard tissue rubbing on soft tissue.
But remember, bones are static structures. They don’t
move unless muscles move them. And muscles don’t move
bones unless commanded by the nervous system. An
irritated nerve creates a vicious loop. Our job is to
locate these areas of your spine and reduce their impact
on your nervous system.
A Precise Nudge
A thorough examination helps us identify areas of
your spine where spinal bones are stuck and not moving
correctly. Then, we give them a precise little nudge
called a chiropractic adjustment. Your body uses
this energy to “right itself” as nerve irritation is
reduced.
Because chiropractic addresses the integrity of your
nervous system, it’s a natural solution to many health
problems.
Call us at (215)340-9949 to receive
relief now. |