Pinched Nerve Treatment for Safety Harbor, FL, Residents

When surrounding tissue presses on a nerve, it can cause pain, numbness, and tingling—also known as a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves are most common in the neck and back, but they can also occur in the hand, elbow, or wrist. For prompt pinched nerve treatment near Safety Harbor, Florida, come to Back & Neck Pain Center. Our chiropractor, Dr. Monte Venis, can determine if you have a pinched nerve and will develop a treatment plan aimed at helping you feel better fast.

What Causes Pinched Nerves?

Pinched nerves can develop due to a variety of spinal issues, such as:

• Vertebral subluxation – When a vertebra (one of the interlocking bones that form the spinal column) is misaligned, it can lead to a pinched nerve. Vertebrae can become misaligned from a sudden fall, a car accident, lifting something improperly, and even stress.
• Disc degeneration – Between each vertebra is a small piece of cartilage known as a “disc.” Over time, these discs lose height and cause vertebrae to move closer together, leading to bone spurs. Bone spurs can compress nerves in the spine.
• Herniated discs – Each disc in the spinal cord is composed of a nucleus (a jellylike center) and annulus (a rubbery exterior). A tear in the annulus can cause the nucleus to push out of the center and irritate a nearby nerve.

How to Treat Pinched Nerves

At Back & Neck Pain Center, Dr. Venis will take the time to locate the source of your pinched nerve pain so that he can offer the appropriate treatment. He may request imaging scans, like an X-ray, to have the best understanding of your injury. Some of the most common chiropractic techniques used for pinched nerves are spinal adjustments, the Cox flexion-distraction method, ultrasound physical therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, and massage. Dr. Venis will work with you to develop a treatment plan that best meets your needs.

To schedule an appointment for pinched nerve treatment at Back & Neck Pain Center, contact us today. We proudly help relieve chronic pain for our patients throughout Safety Harbor, FL.