Comments on: Pinched Neck Nerve – Cervical Radiculopathy, Compression http://www.healthhype.com/pinched-neck-nerve-cervical-radiculopathy-compression.html Current Health Care Articles Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:08:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Dr. Chris http://www.healthhype.com/pinched-neck-nerve-cervical-radiculopathy-compression.html#comment-23708 Dr. Chris Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:19:51 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=4672#comment-23708 Hi Frazier An x-ray or preferably an MRI will help conclusively diagnose a pinched nerve. If this is the case, chiropractic adjustments are contraindicated. Anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxers are the right course of action but if the symptoms are persisting, then you will need further investigation. A bulging disc will account for many of your symptoms. Don't do any strenuous exercise or you will exacerbate the symptoms. Rather speak to your orthopedist or physiotherapist about stretching exercises that may provide some relief. It is not the answer ultimately but it may help you cope until the symptoms alleviate to some extent or till your orthopedist decides on other treatment options. Hi Frazier

An x-ray or preferably an MRI will help conclusively diagnose a pinched nerve. If this is the case, chiropractic adjustments are contraindicated. Anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxers are the right course of action but if the symptoms are persisting, then you will need further investigation. A bulging disc will account for many of your symptoms. Don’t do any strenuous exercise or you will exacerbate the symptoms. Rather speak to your orthopedist or physiotherapist about stretching exercises that may provide some relief. It is not the answer ultimately but it may help you cope until the symptoms alleviate to some extent or till your orthopedist decides on other treatment options.

]]> By: Frazier http://www.healthhype.com/pinched-neck-nerve-cervical-radiculopathy-compression.html#comment-23562 Frazier Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:21:02 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=4672#comment-23562 I am a very active 41 y/o SWM. About 4 weeks ago I started experiencing a stabbing pain in the middle of my left shoulder blade. I saw a chiropractor for 3 weeks (x rays revealed misaligned spine - treatment was numerous adjustments and ice on the painful area). About 2 weeks ago I started experiencing numbness and major loss of strength on my left side. I saw an orthopedist who thinks I have a herniated disk or bursitis. He prescribed 2 weeks of anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxers. The pain seems to shift between my back and my upper left arm where the deltoid and bicep merge on the outside of the arm. There's just no comfortable position to avoid the constant pain. I work at a computer all day but exercise very frequently (or was until this experience). I'm just extremely frustrated and seeking any thoughts on other actions I could take. Thanks so much. I am a very active 41 y/o SWM. About 4 weeks ago I started experiencing a stabbing pain in the middle of my left shoulder blade. I saw a chiropractor for 3 weeks (x rays revealed misaligned spine – treatment was numerous adjustments and ice on the painful area). About 2 weeks ago I started experiencing numbness and major loss of strength on my left side. I saw an orthopedist who thinks I have a herniated disk or bursitis. He prescribed 2 weeks of anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxers. The pain seems to shift between my back and my upper left arm where the deltoid and bicep merge on the outside of the arm. There’s just no comfortable position to avoid the constant pain. I work at a computer all day but exercise very frequently (or was until this experience). I’m just extremely frustrated and seeking any thoughts on other actions I could take. Thanks so much.

]]> By: Pinched Thoracic Nerve - Radiculopathy, Compression | Current Health Articles 2009 http://www.healthhype.com/pinched-neck-nerve-cervical-radiculopathy-compression.html#comment-17642 Pinched Thoracic Nerve - Radiculopathy, Compression | Current Health Articles 2009 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:24:10 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=4672#comment-17642 [...] at the level of the thoracic vertebrae, or thoracic radiculopathy, is less common than in the cervical radiculopathy or lumbar nerve compression because of the lower amount of pressure and movement that the thoracic [...] [...] at the level of the thoracic vertebrae, or thoracic radiculopathy, is less common than in the cervical radiculopathy or lumbar nerve compression because of the lower amount of pressure and movement that the thoracic [...]

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