Treating a pinched nerve in Geldermalsen

A pinched nerve in your neck or back?

A pinched nerve occurs when surrounding tissues put too much pressure on a nerve.

Your nerves are a vital part of your body. They warn you of pain or when you touch something hot, and they carry sensation and the sense of touch, which is especially well developed in the fingertips. They also drive the muscles: the moment your brain decides to make a movement, signals travel along the nerves to the muscles so they contract or relax.

Nerves begin in the brain and run via the spinal cord to the rest of the body. When pressure is placed on a nerve somewhere outside the spinal cord, we call it a pinched nerve. Common sites are the neck and the lower back.

Examples of a pinched nerve

Well-known examples of a pinched nerve include:

• Herniated disc
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome)
• Foot drop

With chiropractic care we focus on restoring mobility, so the pressure on the nerve eases and your symptoms improve. Not sure whether chiropractic is right for you? Read what to expect at your first visit or explore all of our treatments.