Pinched Nerve

The misalignment of the spine can result in nerve pressure or irritation, commonly known as a pinched nerve. Doctors of Chiropractic refer to this condition as subluxation. When a nerve is compressed or pinched, it may cause symptoms of numbness, burning, tingling, or aching soreness along the nerve path. This condition may result from a number of causes including: bone spurs, degenerated discs (known as spinal stenosis), herniated or protruding disc bulge, inflammation of the vertebral joint and/or muscles of the back due to trauma. The lowest nerves that exit the back extend through the legs, to the end of the toes. So, a compressed nerve in the lower back could affect the leg at any point.

It is extremely important that Dr Hopson evaluate your condition to find the precise explanation of why your nerves are being pinched, treat the symptoms and determine recommendations to keep this condition from recurring.