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Are You Suffering From Pinched Nerve?

Is “pinched nerve" bothering you? Pinched nerves are another way of calling a disc in your spine that slips, bulges, or bursts, causing the vertebrae to press down on the nerves. Sometimes the pain can be so severe that it gets in the way of your work, your household tasks, and even sleep. Is surgery the only way to relieve the pain, or are there other ways?

Is It Really A Pinched Nerve?

The symptoms of a pinched nerve are somewhat different from ordinary muscle pain. The pain from a pinched nerve is localized at a point along the spine (such as the base of the neck), and the pain can shoot up and down when you turn your neck or body in certain ways. You may also feel tingling, pain, numbness or weakness in your limbs.

If you're not sure what's bothering you, you should see your doctor. Your doctor may catch your pinched nerve at an early stage of progression, which means it will be easier to treat. X-rays and MRI scans will tell you what the problem really is.

Is Surgery Necessary?

Surgery is usually only reserved for severe cases of pinched nerves, ONLY after all other non-invasive treatments prove ineffective in relieving the pain. Surgery is not a 100% guarantee for pain relief, and can be expensive -- which is why it's a last resort.

Fortunately, most cases of pinched nerve can be relieved by non-invasive means. Non-invasive treatment methods include neck traction therapy and physical therapy. Depending on the severity and locality of your pinched nerve, your combination of treatments may vary.

Preventive Treatment

When it comes to home treatment of pinched nerves, prevention is the key. It's always a good idea to practice proper posture at all times, because slouching (and holding the head not directly above the neck) can put unnecessary weight on the discs of the spine. Practicing the right posture can reduce or even eliminate the likelihood of pinched nerves in the future.

The second method of preventing pinched nerve is by getting lots of exercise. Building the core and neck muscles through weight-bearing exercises helps take a load off the spine, which means the discs between your vertebrae (and the nerves within) won't be under so much pressure.

Neck Traction Therapy

One of the safest and most effective ways of treating a pinched nerve in the neck is through Neck Traction. This method involves stretching the bones of the neck and spine to relieve pressure on the pinched nerve by using an inflatable neck traction device. To read more about Neck Traction and how it can make the pain go away for good, click here.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is another popular non-invasive method to treat pinched nerves. The procedures you'll undergo will vary according to what your doctor finds. Most times, sufferers of pinched nerves undergo a few sessions on a traction machine, which stretches and realigns the spine.

Other treatments used in physical therapy include ultrasound and electro-therapy, which stimulates healing around the pinched nerve. At home, simple hot compresses can bring some welcome pain relief.

Try Everything Else First

Again, when it comes to pinched nerves, it's always better to try all available non-invasive treatment methods first. Surgery should be a last resort. If you're not sure what the best treatments are for you, pay your doctor that much-needed visit.

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