Physical Therapy can help your pinched nerve pain!

Pinched nerves occur when compression or pressure is applied to a nerve. The most common areas to experience a pinched nerve are in your neck, shoulder, lower and upper back. You may also experience pinched nerves in your arm, hand, elbow or wrist. Bones, muscles, tendons, and cartilage are examples of structures which can interfere with nerve roots.

Symptoms:

• Numbness
• Muscle weakness
• Pain
• Tingling
• Pins and needles
• Loss of sensation
• Loss of function

Causes: 

• rheumatoid arthritis
• Aging
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Accidents
• Sports injuries
• Stress from repetitive work

It is important to see a doctor if you have pain due to a pinched nerve. Your doctor may recommend undergoing one or more of the following procedures: x-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan, electromyography (EMG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nerve conduction study or high resolution ultrasound. 

Reddy Care Physical and Occupational therapists are experienced in relieving inflammation, pressure and pain. The first stage of treatment will involve relieving inflammation and healing the tissues. Other physical therapy treatments may involve stretches, exercise prescription, massage therapy, or myofascial release.

If you have any symptoms which may be caused by a pinched nerve, don't hesitate to call our team at Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy to get help. 

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Sources:

https://www.reddycare.net/services/pinched-nerve

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pinched-nerve/symptoms-causes/syc-20354746

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.