A pinched nerve is caused from too much pressure; pressing on a nerve. Nerves travel the path to different areas of the body branching out from your brain and spinal cord. Nerve cells are responsible for the coordination of the functions of the body through the transmission of nerve impulses between the body and the central nervous system. Nerves together with your brain and spinal cord, are the foundation of your nervous system. The nervous system outside of your brain and spinal cord are called the peripheral nervous system.

Nerves send electrical signals from one part of your body to another part that controls:

* Voluntary movement
* Senses (touch, pain, vibration, hearing, balance, taste, smell, and sight.
* Blood pressure
* Breathing
* Digestion
* Heart rate
* Stress response

Chiropractors adjust the spine (Central Nervous System) in areas of misalignments to relieve PINCHED NERVES. Spinal adjustments and other therapies are an effective way to alleviate pain and discomfort.

Pinched nerve symptoms are:

* Pain
* Numbness
* Tingling in arms and legs (pins and needles)
* Weakness

The Chiropractic term for this is called a SUBLUXATION. The root cause of a pinched nerve is in the spine area. With diagnostic testing such as physical examinations, patient history, x-rays, and MRI scans, chiropractors use all of the comprehensive test results that provides a more detailed view of the spine. Chiropractors are trained in many techniques for spinal adjustments. Follow the chart provided to understand what areas and organs of the body Chiropractic Spinal Manipulations can help.