Tag Archives: Nerves

Epidural Injections Help Reduce the Pain of Degenerative Disc Disease

Almost everyone has experienced back pain from time to time. There are some who suffer with it on an almost daily basis due to degenerative disc disease (DDD) . Deliberative changes to the spine cause slight misalignment of the vertebrae, and as a result the discs can sustain trauma from compression, and from nicks and […]

How Do Compressed Discs and Pinched Nerves in the Neck Occur?

Compressed discs and dry nerves in the neck are two of the most frequently discussed problems that people seek treatment for. Both can cause pain, numbness, and weakness that can disrupt the life of the person experiencing it. Knowing how these two causes occur can be very helpful in preventing them from falling victim to […]

Chiropractic Care and Infertility

Chiropractic medicine works under the assumption that the body knows how to heal itself. Rather than using drugs to manage pain, chiropractic doctors help the nervous system in the body provide clear pathways for healing. All chiropractic doctors focus on the twenty-four bones in the spine, each connected to nerves that affect various bodily functions. […]

Can Surgery Cause Nerve Damage?

Mary experienced all the symptoms of nerve damage even years after the car accident and surgery on her arm to repair a fractured elbow. She was not sure if the trauma at the time of the accident or surgery caused the weakness, numbness, and pain in her arm. Her friend Louise fractured an ankle and […]