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Have you ever accidentally contorted your body in a strange way that resulted in a sharp pain that decreased mobility in your neck or arm? You might have experienced a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves can occur anywhere along the spine, including the upper, mid, and lower back. They can even happen in any joint of your body. Dr. Alajajian and staff know all about the dreaded pinched nerve and how painful it can make doing the simplest tasks. Sometimes the nerve can move back into place naturally. However, if the pinched nerve is severe enough, you will need spinal adjustments to correct it. Symptoms of a pinched nerve include: - Lower back pain - Numbness, tingling, or burning sensation in your arms, legs, fingers, or toes - Pain radiating along your spine - Severe headaches or migraines - Pain that shoots down your arm or leg - Neck pain A pinched nerve can be caused by subluxation, disc degeneration, osteoarthritis, or disc herniation. These are silent afflictions in their beginning st...

Patients who feel tingling, numbness, or weakness in their hand might have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This occurs when the carpal tunnel, the median nerve tunnel in your wrist, is compressed and it can make it difficult to grip things. If you are experiencing these problems in your fingers, shoulders, or arm, we advise you to come to see us at ChirocareLA.com for a diagnosis. Jobs that consist of repetitive movement in your hand or wrist increase the chance of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Some occupations that increase the risk of CTS include desk jobs, baker, cashier, assembly line worker, and hair stylist. Women are three times likelier than men to get the syndrome because they generally have smaller carpal tunnels. This condition is common during pregnancy but the symptoms are usually gone a few months after delivery. We advise patients who are experiencing any symptoms of CTS to come to see us for diagnosis. Treatment for carpal tunnel consists of joint manipulation and mo...