| The most common cause for a true “pinched nerve” is a disc
herniation. A herniated disc is sometimes, although not accurately called a
slipped disc, and is the most common cause of severe back pain and sciatica. A
disc becomes herniated when the jelly doughnut-like inside ruptures out to the
point that it “pinches” the nerve.
Special testing such as CT Scans or MRIs are recommended to
assess the severity of the disc disorder, and can be very helpful in
determining the best treatment plan.
Your Doctor of Chiropractic may use a special
technique to treat your pinched nerve, such as traction, and specialized spinal
rehabilitation exercise and stretching programs. |
