Radicular Pain Treatment Calgary, AB
Expert chiropractors for radicular pain treatment Calgary, AB
Radicular pain is one of the common causes of back pain among adults. It refers to the pain that starts from a nerve root in the spine. Radicular pain is called a pinched nerve or nerve root disorder.
As you know, nerves carry information about controlling body movements and sensations. If the nerves in the spine get pressurized or damaged, it will lead to numbness, heightened sensitivity, muscle weakness, or pain. Sometimes the pain originates from multiple nerve roots.
And radicular pain is the pain that starts from one single nerve root in the lower back. Any injury or inflammation in any part of the spine can lead to radicular pain. Typically, radicular pain occurs due to compression in one of the spinal vertebrae.
Chiropractic adjustments are one of the most effective ways to treat lumbar radiculopathy or the pain that starts in the lower back. If you are struggling with chronic lower back and looking for a reliable chiropractor in Calgary, look no further. Titan Calgary Chiropractor Woodbine has expert chiropractors for radicular pain treatment Calgary, AB. We can help you treat the condition and get complete relief from chronic back pain. Book an appointment with our team today!
Causes of radicular back pain
At our clinic, our treatment starts by diagnosing the exact cause of radicular pain. When you approach us for radiculopathy treatment, our first step is to understand the underlying cause of your back pain. Our expert chiropractic practitioners will do a proper physical examination, understand your health concerns, and evaluate your medical history. The physical examination will be conducted to understand tenderness or muscle spasms and test the range of motion.
From aging to physical exertion, various factors can lead to radicular pain. Aging is one of the major causes of radicular pain. In older adults, the discs in the spine may degenerate and begin to bulge which further leads to the narrowing of the nerve root and pinches the nerve. It is called degenerative disc disease. The other causes of radicular pain include:
- Arthritis
- Spinal nerve root compression
- Bone spurs
- Lumbar disc herniations
- Spondylosis
Symptoms of radicular back pain
The major symptom of radiculopathy is a pinch-like sensation in the nerve root in the spinal column. Other symptoms of radicular pain include:
- Weakness in the arm, shoulder, or hand
- A sharp discomfort in your back, arms, legs, or shoulders when you sneeze or cough
- Limited range of motion in your arms or legs
- Decreased ability in motor skills
- Loss of sensation
- Tingling or numbness in the fingers, shoulders, or hands
- Pain or discomfort when you move or strain your neck
Treatments for radicular pain
Chiropractic treatment is an alternative medicine that diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions through spinal adjustments. It is also known as joint manipulation or spinal manipulation. At our clinic, we have expert chiropractic practitioners who use manual therapy for spinal adjustments.
Our treatment plan is fully personalized and we develop a care plan depending on your health status and discomforts. Our radicular pain treatment Calgary, AB includes:
Manual manipulation
It has been proven that manual therapy is one of the best ways to manage radicular pain effectively. Our experienced chiropractors will manually manipulate the spine to reduce pressure on the nerves. We do the process safely and gently which gives you relief from pain and discomfort.
Ice and heat application
In our treatment plan, we use ice therapy and heat therapy to give quick relief from extreme pain and discomfort of radicular pain. We use a protective layer before applying cold or heat therapy on the affected area. The procedure will be limited to 20 minutes which gives relief from the extreme pain.
Cervical collar
If you are suffering from neck injury or chronic radicular pain, you may be advised to wear a soft cervical collar for a short period. It will help to stimulate neck flexion and reduce pressure on the spine.
Physical therapy
Physical therapy and physical exercises are important for getting complete recovery from radicular pain. We will train you through physical exercises which will relax the muscles, improve your range of motion, and give you relief from the pain.
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