Radicular pain, or radiating pain, is caused by interference or pinching of the spinal nerves. The pinched nerve causes tingling, pain, or numbness in parts of your body far from the actual source of the problem.
If your spine is injured, there are a number of things that can affect the nerves and cause pain.
Injured ligaments and muscles can cause inflammation of the nerve root, which can disrupt the function of the nerve. If a spinal disc is damaged, it can cause the disc to bulge or herniate, pinching the nerve. If the spinal joints begin to calcify, it can cause spinal stenosis, or a narrowing of the canal that the spinal nerves pass through.
All this can lead to a number of conditions such as sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain, shoulder pain, numbness and tingling in hands and feet, and more. It’s crucial to treat these conditions to prevent further nerve damage or worsening symptoms.
Multiple studies have confirmed the efficacy of chiropractic adjustments in alleviating pain caused by a pinched nerve. Cold Laser enhances the effectiveness of the chiropractic adjustment by reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. Call our office to learn more. (310) 318-9543.
References
Christensen, KD, Buswell K. Chiropractic outcomes managing radiculopathy in a hospital setting: a retrospective review of 162 patients. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2008; 7(3):115-25
Orlin JR, Didriksen A. Results of chiropractic treatment of lumbo-pelvic fixation in 44 patients admitted to an orthopedic department. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2007:30:135-139.
Rodine RJ, Vernon H. Cervical radiculopathy: a systematic review on treatment by spinal manipulation and measurement with the Neck Disability Index. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association 2012; 56(1):18-28.