CONDITIONS WE TREAT
- Accidents & Injuries
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel
- Failed Back Surgery
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Hip & Sacroiliac Leg Problems
- Mid-back & Ribs
- Migraines & Cluster Headaches
- Muscle Spasms & Trigger Points
- Neck Pain
- Pinched Nerves
- Pregnancy
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder, Arm & Hand Problems
- Sports
- TMJ
- Whiplash
- Work Injury
- Condition Overview
PINCHED NERVES
What is it?
Your skeletal system, especially your spinal column, protects your spinal cord and other nerves. If your spinal bones (vertebrae) are misaligned even slightly they may “pinch”, impinge, irritate, compress or stretch the nerves they are supposed to protect. This in turn can affect other structures in the area including blood vessels, discs, ligaments, joints, muscles, fascia, tendons, and meninges. This is referred to as a subluxation.
Causes
- A fall or accident, even a very mild one that happened years ago
- A bad sleeping position, poor posture, and fatigue
- Dental work
- Pregnancy, a difficult birth
- Emotional stress, poor nutrition or a combination of stresses
Symptoms
- Numbness
- "Pins and needles", or burning sensations
- Pain radiating outward from the injured area
Treatment
Pinched nerves do not go away by themselves. No amount of painkillers or muscle relaxants can fix them. Dr. Schroeder can analyze your spinal column for pinched nerves or vertebral subluxations and use spinal adjustment techniques to gently realign your spine release your internal stress and free you from your pinched nerves. [Success Stories]