- A pinched nerve is a result of an encroachment or space occupying lesion. Most commonly, a herniated/bulging disc impinges upon a nerve causing numbness, tingling, burning, or pain. However, a pinched nerve can also be caused be a compression, constriction, or stretching.
- There are many pairs of spinal nerves because there are 33 bones in the spine. In between each bone a spinal nerve exits on the right and left. These nerves travel elsewhere to innervate (provide electrical impulses) other tissues. When a nerve is in a compromised state due to a biomechanical dysfunction, there is a negative downstream effect. (Hilton’s Law explains this well).
- There is an intervertebral disc between each vertebra that provides strength and mobility. These discs maintain a proper distance between each vertebra as to not encroach upon the exiting spinal nerve. If the disc loses height due to degenerative processes or an injury, a nerve can become pinched. The pinching can cause varying symptoms from mild numbness/tingling to sharp, radiating pain.
- Removing the biomechanical distortion via a gentle, safe, yet effective Upper Cervical Spinal Correction primary method of treatment at Crossroads Brain & Spine. Once the biomechanical distortion is removed and neurologic integrity of the spine restored, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression may be necessary.
Testimonials
I’ve been dealing with this weird left sided neck pain for two years now. I’ve done it all. I’ve done massage, heat, cold, cupping, traditional chiro, and physical therapy. Nothing was helping so I went to good ole tik tok and heard about the cervical atlas. I knew immediately this was my issue so I researched local providers who specialized in this and Dr. Lea stood out the most to me as he really seems to exhibit the most knowledge and expertise. So glad I chose him! Staff have always been super kind and helpful. My consult was very detailed and never felt rushed. I just finally felt heard. After X-rays and determining I did indeed have a misalignment with my atlas as well as a cervical compression. I agreed to 12 treatments and after the 1st I already felt better. In conjunction with changing some life style habits I’ve really really had such success with much less pain. I highly recommend Dr Lea! You won’t be disappointed!
Katie
