Cigna Chiropractor in Kingston WA

Common nerve conditions that cause severe pain in Kingston WA:

Sciatica:

Sciatica is defined by nerve irritation of the sciatic nerve that travels down the leg. If enough pressure is applied to the sciatic nerve it can cause sharp debilitating pain that usually affects a patient’s gait and causes constant discomfort without positional relief.

The solution to sciatica is to allow the soft tissue structures around the sciatic nerve to relax and improve joint mobility in the pelvic region. This allows the sciatic nerve to travel down the leg without being restricted and hence decreases the leg pain.

Peripheral Neuropathy in Kingston WA:

Peripheral neuropathy is characterized by numbness and tingling in the feet and hands. It is caused by nerve irritation of the peripheral nerves as they leave the spine. Common causes include diabetes, chemotherapy, and repetitive injuries in the wrist or feet.

The solution to neuropathy includes increasing the circulation to the nerve endings around the hands and feet. Acupuncture is very successful at decreasing the symptoms of neuropathy and allowing patients to function without pain and weakness.

Carpal Tunnel:

Carpal tunnel is characterized by nerve irritation/compression of the median nerve as it transverses the carpal tunnel.

Treatment for carpal tunnel includes wrist mobilization, stimulation of the muscles surrounding the carpal tunnel and Acupuncture. The goal to reducing the symptoms of carpal tunnel must be tailored towards function at the wrist joint which includes increases in range of motion and strength.

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