Most Effective Treatments For Pinched Nerves After An Accident, Ranked

After an accident, most people can expect to feel some soreness. But when do you know when the pain you’re experiencing is just some soreness vs. a pinched nerve? A pinched nerve, or nerve compression, can occur during or after an accident from blunt-force trauma, swelling, or herniated disks, and the symptoms of a pinched nerve are not to be ignored.

When To See A Doctor For Your Pinched Nerve

After any accident, it is always considered a best practice to get yourself over to Impact Medical to get checked out for any brain or body injuries. Even if you feel okay, be mindful of symptoms, like:

1. Sharp or aching pain in a specific area
2. Numbness or loss of sensation
3. A tingling pins and needles sensation
4. Weakness is a limb or addicted area
5. Pain that seems to travel down the arms or legs

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, alone or in combination with other pain or discomfort, please seek medical attention immediately. These symptoms mean there is a high likelihood you have a pinched nerve and need medical intervention.

How Does My Doctor Diagnose Me For A Pinched Nerve?

There are a few ways your doctor can know if you are suffering from a pinched nerve after an accident. The first and most common way is to perform a Physical Evaluation. This is why it is important to tell your doctor of any symptoms you may be feeling, or have felt since the accident occurred, if the symptom may have seemed to subside. Next is Imaging Tests such as an MRI or CT scan to identify the location and potential cause of nerve compression. Lastly, a nerve Conduction Study can be performed in order to get answers by studying the electrical activity of both the nerves intact, and damaged nerves.

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So, I have a pinched Nerve. Now What?

There are a few treatments that can help heal your pinched nerves, but, pinched nerves can bring a lot of discomfort and pain, so we want to ensure that you are feeling your best as quickly as possible. This means that we try first, the most effective treatments that we offer at Impact Medical. But what are the most effective treatments for pinched nerves?

1. Physical Therapy: Depending on where the pinched nerve is, there is a high chance that it is affecting mobility. Physical therapy is a great place to get personalized therapy plans to help target the affected area by strengthening muscles and relieving pressure on nerves. Your physical therapist can work with you on finding the best exercises to help heal your pinched nerve as quickly as possible.
2. Chiropractic Care: Chiropractic adjustments can reduce nerve compression by realigning the spine and fixing posture. This can especially help when pinched nerves occur in the neck area, or down any limb.
3. Ice And Heat Therapy: This is a practice that requires participation both inside and outside of doctors’ offices to see results as quickly as possible. Simply place an ice pack in the affected area for around 20 minutes several times a day, and follow it up with a heat pack or warm bath.

If you or a loved one has experienced any symptoms of a pinched or compressed nerve, please contact our team at Impact Medical Sun City at 813-938-5195 so we can assess and treat, so you can get back to doing what you love most!