A pinched nerve occurs when surrounding tissue, whether a disc, muscle, or bone, puts pressure on a nerve, often producing pain, numbness, or weakness along the nerve’s path. The location and character of the symptoms can vary widely depending on exactly where the compression is happening. Our Surfside Beach team focuses on identifying precisely where that pressure is coming from and working to relieve it, rather than simply managing the symptoms it produces.
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Common Symptoms
How Align Evaluates a Pinched Nerve
We examine spinal alignment and nerve pathways using movement and tension tests designed to reproduce your specific symptoms, which helps pinpoint where along the pathway the compression is occurring. We also explore what may be contributing to it, whether that’s a misalignment, disc issue, or muscle tension pressing on the nerve. Identifying the precise location and likely cause shapes a far more targeted care plan than treating the symptoms alone.
Our Approach to Care
Care often includes chiropractic adjustments aimed at relieving pressure at the specific level where the nerve is being compressed, Class IV laser therapy to help reduce the inflammation contributing to the irritation, and corrective exercises designed to prevent the compression from recurring. We track how your symptoms change closely, since shifts in pain, numbness, or weakness tell us a great deal about how care is progressing.
Every Type of Care, Under One Roof
From chiropractic adjustments to laser therapy, massage, and corrective exercise, our team coordinates your entire care plan in one place instead of sending you elsewhere for each piece.
Relevant Services
Class IV Laser Therapy
Corrective Exercise & Motion Therapy
When to Seek Care
Mild, brief tingling from an awkward position, like sleeping on your arm, usually resolves on its own within minutes. A pinched nerve is worth evaluating when symptoms are persistent, recurring, or accompanied by ongoing weakness, since those signs suggest more than a momentary pinch. New or worsening weakness, or any loss of bladder or bowel control, should be treated as urgent and evaluated immediately. For everyday radiating pain or numbness that keeps returning, identifying the source early tends to make care more straightforward.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a pinched nerve?
Symptoms like radiating pain, numbness, or tingling that follow a specific path are common signs of a pinched nerve. An evaluation can confirm the cause and pinpoint exactly where the compression is occurring.
How long does it take to recover from a pinched nerve?
Recovery time varies depending on the cause and severity of the compression, but many patients experience meaningful relief as pressure on the nerve is reduced through care. We’ll give you a clearer sense of timeline once your evaluation is complete.
Can a pinched nerve go away on its own without treatment?
Some mild cases do resolve without intervention, but persistent or recurring symptoms often benefit from having the underlying cause addressed directly. If symptoms have lasted more than a few days, it’s worth having it evaluated rather than waiting indefinitely.
Ready to Get Started With Pinched Nerve Care?
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