Pinched Nerve

Doctors use the term radiculopathy (A pinched Nerve) to specifically describe pain, and other symptoms like numbness, tingling, and weakness in your arms or legs that are caused by a problem with your nerve roots. The nerve roots are branches of the spinal cord that carry signals to the rest of the body at each level along the spine. This term comes from a combination of the Latin word "radix," which means the roots of a tree, and the Latin word "pathos," which means a disease. This disease is often caused by direct pressure from a herniated disc or degenerative changes in the lumbar spine that cause irritation and inflammation of the nerve roots. Radiculopathy usually creates a pattern of pain and numbness that is felt in your arms or your legs in the area of skin supplied by the sensory fibers of the nerve root, and weakness in the muscles that are also supplied by the same nerve root. The number of roots that are involved can vary, from one to several, and it can also affect both sides of the body at the same time.

The most common symptom of lumbar radiculopathy is sciatica. This is a pain that radiates from your back into your buttocks, and down your legs to the feet. Sensory symptoms are more common than motor symptoms, and muscle weakness is usually a sign that the nerve compression is more severe. The quality and type of pain can vary, from dull, aching, and difficult to localize, to sharp, burning, and easy to pinpoint. Radiculopathy can create hypersensitivity to touch as well as numbness in the area of skin that is supplied by the nerve root. Symptoms such as numbness and tingling, and especially weakness in your leg muscles in the presence of back pain are warning signs that your problem may be more serious and you should see a Chiropractor.

The most common symptom of cervical radiculopathy is pain that radiates down into your arms from your neck. Sensory symptoms are more common than motor symptoms, and muscle weakness is usually a sign that the nerve compression is more severe. The quality and type of pain can vary, from dull, aching, and difficult to localize, to sharp, burning, and easy to pinpoint. Radiculopathy can create hypersensitivity to touch as well as numbness in the area of skin that is supplied by the nerve root. Pain in your arms as well as in your neck is usually the first sign that your nerve roots are irritated by a problem in your neck. Symptoms such as numbness and tingling, and especially weakness in the muscles of your arms are warning signs that your problem may be more serious. Weakness in your arms is a definite sign that you should see a doctor about your neck pain. Chiropractic care has shown relief for both radicular pain and nociceptive pain.

A pinched nerve is a common and potentially serious problem. Our professional staff of chiropractors and massage therapists at Hamilton Mill Family Chiropractic diagnose and treat the symptoms resulting from pinched nerves. Common symptoms include neck pain, back pain, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness of the arms or legs.

Call Hamilton Mill Family Chiropractic without delay if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

Our caring and professional staff of chiropractors and massage therapists will give you the very best care.

Call us now at 770-614-6630 for an immediate appointment. Most insurance plans are accepted without an outside referral by your doctor or insurance carriers.