Pinched nerves can cause discomfort and pain, and there are a few things you can do to alleviate the symptoms before seeing a healthcare professional.
Rest: Avoid activities that aggravate the pinched nerve. Resting the affected area can help reduce inflammation and give the nerve time to heal.
Sitting upright at a desk or in a classroom tends to aggravate nerves in the hip area and can lead to sciatica, so try to avoid sitting for long periods of time.
Ice and Heat therapy: Apply ice or a cold compress to the affected area for 15-20 minutes, several times a day. This will help reduce swelling and inflammation. After a few days, switch to heat therapy, which will help improve blood flow to the affected area and promote healing.
Stretching and exercises: Gentle stretching and exercise can help relieve the pressure on the nerve and reduce pain. Try knee to chest followed by the piriformis stretch to help with sciatic nerve pain.
Massage: Massage therapy can help reduce muscle tension and improve blood flow to the affected area, which can help relieve the pressure on the nerve.
Professional treatment: In more severe cases, you may need to see a healthcare professional who can provide additional treatment options, such as physical therapy, chiropractic care, or medication.
If you live in Charlotte, check out Active Life Chiropractic in Ballantyne. Our initial tests can confirm a pinched nerve, and our treatments focus solely on eliminating the root cause of the pain–whether it be trapped in the spine, hips or surrounding muscles, our goal is to provide fast results that are long lasting.
If you live in Charlotte and are in need of an evaluation, check out Active Life Chiropractic in Ballantyne. Our conservative treatments aim to eliminate a pinched nerve and prevent future flare ups.
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