Pinched Nerve Treatment in Pembroke Pines
A “pinched nerve” describes a nerve root that is being compressed or chemically irritated where it exits the spine. The pain usually shows up somewhere other than the spine itself.
The exam exists to answer two questions: which nerve level is involved, and what is crowding it. Those answers change the plan completely.
How a pinched nerve tends to present
- Sharp or electric pain that travels down an arm or leg in a narrow band
- Pins and needles, numbness or a patch of skin that feels dulled
- Weakness in a specific movement, such as gripping or lifting the foot
- Symptoms that spike with coughing, sneezing or straining
- A head or trunk position you instinctively hold to get relief
What we look for
- Disc bulge or herniation narrowing the nerve exit
- Bone spurring and joint changes reducing canal space
- Segmental joint restriction with surrounding inflammation
- Muscular entrapment further along the nerve's path
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. An exam is how we determine what applies to you.
How we approach a pinched nerve
- 1
Localize the level
Orthopedic and neurological testing, reflexes, strength and sensation mapping tell us which nerve root is involved rather than guessing from the pain pattern alone.
- 2
Take pressure off
Depending on findings we use spinal decompression, specific adjusting and soft tissue work to reduce the mechanical load on the irritated nerve.
- 3
Protect the recovery
You get positions and movements that keep the nerve calm between visits, plus physical therapy to restore strength once symptoms settle.
Questions we get asked
- How do I know it is a nerve and not a muscle?
- Nerve symptoms usually travel in a defined line and often include numbness, tingling or weakness. Muscle pain tends to stay local and feels different to the touch. The exam distinguishes them.
- Is it safe to be adjusted with a pinched nerve?
- Technique is chosen around the findings. Where firm adjusting is not appropriate, we use lower-force methods or decompression instead.
- When is this urgent?
- Progressive weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, or rapidly worsening numbness needs immediate medical evaluation. Tell us right away if any of that applies.
Related concerns
- SciaticaNerve pain travelling from the low back into the buttock, thigh or calf.Read about sciatica
- Herniated DiscDisc-related back or neck pain, often with symptoms travelling into an arm or leg.Read about herniated disc
- Spinal StenosisLeg heaviness and cramping that eases when you sit or lean forward.Read about spinal stenosis
Treating pinched nerve in Pembroke Pines
We're at 12191 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. Tell us what's going on and when you're reachable, and our team will call you back to set up an exam.