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How A Winnipeg Chiropractor Assists Patients Who Have Pinched Nerves

By Allan Bigarda


A pinched nerve happens when a spinal nerve becomes compressed. This is generally the result of a herniated disc, osteoarthritis or long term poor alignment of the spine. It results in local or radiating pain and, worse, in numbness and weakness. In the lower back it can cause a condition called sciatica, which can be disabling.

In some situations, tense muscles can cause pinched nerves. It is possible to deal with this condition through massage or exercise. However, most people, including doctors recommend that people who have pinched nerves should consult with a Winnipeg chiropractor.

Chiropractic care does not involve the use of medications and is conservative. It is effective in rectifying poor spinal alignment and slowing the progress of degenerative disc disorder, which causes herniated discs. The right form of spinal adjustment can correct poor spinal alignment and ensure that nothing is compressing the nerve.

A chiropractic doctor can also ask you to perform exercises, which can help restore function and relieve pain. Techniques like Pettibon corrective are meant return the spine and the whole body back to balance. A competent chiropractic physician is capable of relieving pain from your pinched nerve as well as relieving the compression. This prevents the symptoms from returning.

Once you undergo chiropractic care, you will only need to take fewer medicines that can be addictive and have side effects. It is also possible to delay or eliminate the necessity of invasive surgery. However, you may still need surgery if you have osteoarthritis, which has caused the development of bone spurs. In order to know if you are suffering from bone spurs, a physician or chiropractic doctor can take x rays.

After taking everything into account, the first thing you should do if you have sharp and spreading lower back pain is to see a doctor of chiropractic. This is especially the case if the pain is accompanied by numbness, weakness or tingling. The chiropractor will recommend the most effective therapy to relieve the pain, restore motion and make sure that you have a good quality of life. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, do not hesitate to consult a chiropractic physician.




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