What Is a Pinched Nerve?

A pinched nerve occurs as a result of too much pressure applied to a nerve by a variety of mechanical irritants. Chemical irritation can simulate a pinched nerve, or can worsen the effect of mechanical irritation. Most people experience full recovery within days of the original injury, since the nervous system is able to often repair itself. Medical methods are frequently needed to “help” the nerves recover.

The symptoms of a pinched nerve include numbness, pins and needles, burning sensations, pain and in severe cases loss of sensation or loss of muscle function. The extent of pinched nerve injuries may vary from minor to major, temporary to a permanent condition. Early diagnosis is important to prevent further damage, permanency and disability. A pinched nerve can occur with sports injuries, on-the job injuries, trauma and over-use injuries.

At Palm Beach Spine and Pain Institute in Palm Beach, our Board-Certified physicians are dedicated to stopping neck and back pain, including related pinched nerve damage. The medical out-patient facility treats acute and chronic neck and back pain, nerve pain, work related injuries, cancer related pain, traumatic insult, spinal cord injuries and much more. The Doctors specialize in performing innovative techniques and procedures that eliminate pain at its source. New research that focuses on Neck and Back pain has resulted in innovative and creative solutions to previously chronic spinal disorders, making surgery unnecessary.

How Treatment for a Pinched Nerve is Initiated

You are first evaluated and carefully examined by the Physician in our Palm Beach facility. The diagnosis and cause of your pinched nerve needs to be determined and confirmed. Diagnostic studies may be recommended, such as X-rays or MRI studies. Once the cause of the problem is determined, a full explanation and discussion is undertaken with the patient. All questions are answered, and a comprehensive treatment plan is discussed and quickly instituted. All attempts are made to very quickly start treatment to avoid the possibility the establishment of a chronic or debilitating condition. The key to success includes accurate diagnosis and quick treatment.

A Professional & Pleasant Environment

A pinched nerve is an injury, not a disease. The doctors and the entire staff of the Palm Beach Spine and Pain Institute strive to make your experience a pleasant and comfortable one. Each patient is important and is treated as an individual. All injuries are unique and require individual care. That is why so many past patients refer their family and friends to Palm Beach Spine & Pain Institute.