Disc Herniations

The most common cause for a true "pinched nerve" is a disc herniation. A herniated disc is sometimes, although not accurately called a slipped disc, and is the most common cause of severe back pain and sciatica. A disc becomes herniated when the jelly doughnut-like ruptures out to the point that it "pinches" the nerve.

Special testing such as CT Scans or MRIs are recommended to assess the severity of the disc disorder, and can be very helpful in determining the best treatment plan.

Your Doctor of Chiropractic may use spinal adjustment or a special technique to treat your pinched nerve, such as spinal decompression, spinal rehabilitation and exercises.