What causes pinched nerve?
A nerve gets 'pinched' when something around it, a stiff joint, a disc, or tight, swollen muscle, reduces the space it needs. Posture, repetitive strain, and a lack of movement in the spine are the usual contributors.
What to expect from care
We locate where the nerve is being compressed, a stiff joint, tight tissue, or a disc, and work to give it room. That means hands-on release, gentle joint care to restore motion, and exercises that keep the area open. As the nerve settles, the tingling and weakness typically ease.
How we help
We relieve the compression, free up the surrounding tissue and joints, and restore the movement that gives the nerve room to settle.
Treatments we use for pinched nerve
Depending on what's driving it, your plan may include:
Frequently asked questions
Does a chiropractor help with a pinched nerve?
Yes. Chiropractic care helps relieve a pinched nerve by reducing the compression and tension around it and restoring normal joint motion, which gives the nerve room to calm down. We then strengthen the area to prevent recurrence.
How long does a pinched nerve take to heal?
Mild cases often calm down within a few weeks once the compression is relieved and the area is moving well again. More stubborn cases take longer; we track your symptoms, adjust the plan, and refer out if they aren't improving as expected.
What are the signs of a pinched nerve?
Tingling or 'pins and needles,' numbness, a sharp or radiating pain, and sometimes weakness in the muscles the nerve supplies, usually following a line down an arm or leg rather than staying in one spot.
Can a pinched nerve be serious?
Most settle with conservative care. But progressive weakness, symptoms in both limbs, or loss of bladder or bowel control are red flags that need prompt medical attention, we screen for these on your first visit.
Care provided one-on-one by Dr. Dominick Hernandez, D.C. in Woodland Hills, CA.