Pinched Nerve Treatments
A pinched nerve can cause sharp, radiating pain, tingling, or numbness that interrupts everyday movement and comfort. At Kilroy Chiropractic Health Associates in Swampscott, MA, Dr. David Kilroy, DC, helps patients find lasting relief from nerve compression through gentle, noninvasive treatments that release the nerve instead of just numbing it.
Understanding What Causes a Pinched Nerve
A “pinched nerve” occurs when the nerve’s surrounding tissues, such as bones, muscles, tendons, or discs, put pressure on it. This compression can develop gradually from poor posture, repetitive motion, or spinal misalignment, or it may result from an injury or herniated disc. In the spine, pinched nerves are particularly common in the neck and lower back, where vertebral movement and disc space are most active.
When a nerve is compressed, it disrupts communication between the brain and the body. This can cause pain that radiates along the nerve’s path, often leading to numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet. Over time, untreated compression can contribute to chronic discomfort and muscle imbalance.
Recognizing Common Symptoms
Pinched nerve symptoms vary depending on the nerve involved, but they often include:
- Sharp or burning pain in one area of the spine or radiating down a limb
- Numbness or “pins and needles” sensations
- Muscle weakness or reduced coordination
- Pain that gets worse with certain movements or prolonged sitting
These symptoms can range from mild to severe and may come and go, especially if inflammation fluctuates around the compressed nerve.
Chiropractic Care for Nerve Compression Relief
Dr. Kilroy takes a careful, individualized approach to treating pinched nerves. After evaluating your symptoms and spinal alignment at our Swampscott, MA, office, he designs a plan that reduces pressure on the affected nerve and restores natural movement and balance.
Intersegmental traction helps improve joint mobility by gently stretching and mobilizing the spinal segments, encouraging healthy disc function and flexibility. Spinal decompression therapy provides relief by creating negative pressure within the spinal discs, which allows compressed nerves to relax and promotes the rehydration of damaged discs.
When combined with chiropractic adjustments, these therapies work to restore proper spinal alignment, enhance circulation, and reduce inflammation, supporting the body’s ability to heal naturally.
Restoring Comfort and Function
Pinched nerve pain doesn’t have to limit your life. With chiropractic care at Kilroy Chiropractic Health Associates, you can find relief and regain the comfort and movement you need to stay active and well.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. David Kilroy, DC, contact Kilroy Chiropractic Health Associates in Swampscott, MA, by calling 781-598-3100.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday
10:00 pm - 02:00 pm
04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
New Clients
Wednesday
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
New Clients
Friday
10:00 am - 02:00 pm
04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Saturday
By appointment oly