There is no doubt that a pinched nerve can be extremely painful and troublesome.  A nerve can get pinched when surrounding tissues place too much pressure upon it.  Nerves can be pinched or irritated by nearby bones, muscles, tendons, and cartilage, disrupting the nerve’s ability to function.  In general, nerves perform one of two functions: they carry signals about movement (motor nerve) or sensation (sensory nerves). Depending on the characteristics of the impacted nerve, a person may experience pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. Read on to discover your best options for pinched nerve pain, including seeking a San Diego CA chiropractor.

 

5 Ways to Treat Pinched Nerves

Do you suspect having a pinched nerve? Dr. Mercedes Cook might be able to help. Call (858) 434-5926 to schedule your visit and get your uppermost neck bones checked by our upper cervical chiropractic doctor.

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Dr. Mercedes Cook DC DCCJP
Upper Cervical Chiropractic San Diego
Dr. Mercedes Cook is an upper cervical chiropractor in San Diego, California. In her practice she uses a highly specific and gentle adjustment technique to realign the neck to restore proper nervous system function and posture. She has completed the Diplomate of Chiropractic Cranial Cervical Junction Procedures post doctorate program to make her one of the most knowledgeable doctors in the world on the craniocervical junction area. Her goal is to be a top specialist providing upper cervical care so her patients get the answers to their health and nervous system complications.