How to Relieve a Pinched Nerve

A pinched nerve can happen when a nerve somehow becomes damaged and can no longer send the correct signals to your brain. This may cause tingling, numbness, and pain. It may occur due to bone problems such as bone spurs or a herniated disc that puts too much pressure on the nerve. A pinched nerve can also be caused by arthritis, obesity, repetitive motions, sports injuries, and poor posture. When it occurs, our chiropractor at Health First Chiropractic Marysville can help.

Symptoms of Pinched Nerves

A pinched nerve can cause a feeling of weakness in or around the affected area. It can also cause you to lose your grip on objects and drop them. Tingling that feels like tiny needles is another common symptom.

How to Relieve a Pinched Nerve

Pinched nerves are extremely common, but many things can be done to treat the condition as well as to prevent it in the future. Changing your posture is an important part of treating your pinched nerve. Poor posture can put too much stress on the nerves.

Your chiropractor can show you how to stand and sit properly so that you aren't causing unnecessary damage to your nerves. Eating right and getting plenty of sleep is also essential to the health of your nerves. Enough sleep allows your body the time needed to heal the nerves and eating healthy helps to prevent obesity which, among other issues, can cause excessive pressure on the nerves. Chiropractic care can also help reduce or eliminate these effects of a pinched nerve.

Chiropractic Care in Marysville, WA

If you’ve recently experienced pain, tingling, or numbness, and you believe it may be associated with a pinched nerve, we can help! Call Health First Chiropractic Marysville today at (360) 658-1987 to schedule an appointment.