A pinched nerve may start as a mild annoyance, but it can quickly become a sharp, radiating, or persistent discomfort that interrupts your daily activities. Whether you’re dealing with neck pain, lower back pain, tingling in your hands or feet, or muscle weakness, a compressed nerve can affect how you function and feel. Dr. Aaron Dalton provides personalized, effective care to help patients in North Bend and Fremont, Nebraska understand their symptoms and find long-lasting relief.
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What Is a Pinched Nerve?

A pinched nerve occurs when surrounding tissues - such as bones, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, or even swollen joints - place too much pressure on a nerve root. This compression disrupts the nerve’s normal function, leading to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness.

Pinched nerves can develop anywhere in the body, but they most commonly affect the:

• Neck (cervical spine)

• Lower back (lumbar spine)

• Mid-back (thoracic spine)

• Shoulders and arms

• Hips, legs, and feet
  
  

Because nerves travel from the spine to all parts of the body, uncomfortable symptoms can show up far away from where the compression begins.

Common Causes of a Pinched Nerve

Several underlying issues can lead to nerve compression. Some develop suddenly, while others build gradually over time:

• Herniated or bulging discs: Discs can shift out of place and press on nearby nerves.

• Spinal misalignments: Even small misalignments in the spine can irritate or compress delicate nerves.

• Poor posture: Long hours at a desk, improper lifting, or texting posture (“tech neck”) can place chronic stress on the spine.

• Arthritis or degenerative disc disease: Wear and tear can narrow the spaces where nerves travel.

• Muscle tightness or inflammation: Overuse, injury, or tension can cause swelling that pushes against a nerve.

• Traumatic injuries: Falls, sports injuries, or car accidents can shift spinal structures and affect nerve health.
  
  

Understanding the root cause is essential for creating the right treatment plan.

Recognizing the Symptoms

Symptoms often vary depending on the location of the affected nerve, but common signs include:

• Sharp, burning, or radiating pain

• Numbness or decreased sensation

• Tingling or “pins and needles”

• Muscle weakness

• Pain that worsens with certain movements

• Limited mobility

• Shooting pain down an arm or leg
  
  

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, early chiropractic care can prevent your condition from worsening.

How Chiropractic Care Helps Relieve a Pinched Nerve

At Dalton Chiropractic, Dr. Dalton uses a combination of advanced chiropractic techniques to reduce nerve pressure, restore mobility, and help your body heal naturally.

Spinal Adjustments
Gentle, targeted adjustments help realign the spine, reducing pressure on the affected nerve. This improves mobility, decreases pain, and supports proper nervous system function.

Spinal Decompression
For patients dealing with disc-related nerve compression, spinal decompression therapy helps reduce pressure between spinal vertebrae. As the spine gently stretches, herniated or bulging discs can retract, relieving compression on nearby nerves.

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitative Exercises
Dr. Dalton may incorporate targeted stretches, mobility work, and strengthening exercises to reduce inflammation, support healing, and prevent future pinched nerves.

Soft Tissue Therapies
Techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and muscle relaxation help reduce tension in surrounding tissues that may be contributing to nerve irritation.

Lifestyle and Posture Coaching
Improving posture, adjusting workstation ergonomics, and adopting healthier movement patterns can significantly reduce nerve stress and help maintain long-term relief.

Together, these treatments create a holistic plan designed to ease pain, restore function, and support your overall well-being.

Start Healing With a Customized Treatment Plan

A pinched nerve can make everyday tasks challenging, but with the right care, recovery is absolutely possible. Dr. Dalton offers comprehensive, compassionate chiropractic care in North Bend and Fremont, Nebraska to help you understand the source of your discomfort and find long-lasting relief.

If you’re experiencing symptoms of a pinched nerve, contact Dalton Chiropractic today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward relief