Can Massage Therapy Help A Pinched Nerve?

There are many maladies that massage therapy can help within a variety of ways. Massage therapy can ease stress and improve circulation. This makes it particularly useful in the therapy world for many different types of conditions.

A pinched nerve is a fairly common condition that alot of people experience and if identified early it can be treated using non-invasive methods.

What Is A Pinched Nerve?

A pinched nerve occurs when the tissues around a nerve our put under more stress then usual. When too much pressure is applied to the tissues surrounding the nerve, you'll experience;

• A Tingling Sensation
• Numbness
• Pain
• Feeling Weak

There are quite a few places in your body where pinched nerves may occur. You might feel it in your neck, shoulder, or even in your wrist or leg. The numbness or pain sensations may spread to nearby areas, so a pinched nerve in your wrist might feel its effects on your hand or in your fingers.

For most cases of a pinched nerve, you do not need surgery. As for all illnesses, the best course of action is early identification to get rid of a pinched nerve in the easiest and most painless ways possible. In some cases, you may have to visit a doctor to get your condition checked out, so be sure to visit a specialist to determine the best treatment approach.

Symptoms And Causes Of A Pinched Nerve

If you are experiencing the following symptoms, chances are you have a pinched nerve in your body.

• A burning, sharp or aching feeling that feels like it is spreading or growing outwards
• Numbness in a particular area or a feeling like you are experiencing a loss of sensation in that area.
• Limbs falling asleep often, which feels like pins or needles all over
• Feeling like your muscles have weakened

These are some of the most common symptoms of a pinched nerve. You might feel these symptoms getting more intense when going to sleep. Normally with a bit of rest, these sensations should subside in a few days’ time, but if that does not happen, you ought to see a doctor for proper treatment.

Now you may be thinking, what typically causes pinched nerves? And how can one prevent it? Pinched nerves can be caused by many things. For example, arthritis is a condition that leads to pinched nerves.

Other causes include injuries that put stress on tissues around your nerve and mental stress that leads to tension. On the other hand, physical exercise or outdoor activities can lead to over extertion putting extra pressure on muscles and tendons

It is important to note that while pinched nerves don’t usually last very long, in which case the damage isn’t permanent, treatment is necessary if the pain does not go away soon. A pinched nerve, if it stays too long, may result in chronic pain or irreversible nerve damage if left untreated.

Besides these conditions that may directly cause pinched nerves, here are some others that may put one at risk of developing pinched nerves:

• Too much physical activity that requires the use of the hand or shoulder increases the risk of getting a pinched nerve in your limbs.
• On the other end, not enough physical activity and instead of spending way too much time in one position, i.e., lying in bed, for example, also increases chances of getting a pinched nerve.
• People with diabetes are also at greater risk of developing a pinched nerve than those who do not have this condition.
• Putting on a lot of weight in a short time span due to multiple reasons (pregnancy, for example) makes one relatively more vulnerable to pinched nerves.

So, how does one deal with pinched nerves? What are some of the less invasive and easy to access treatment options available for this condition? One increasingly sought-after treatment option is massage therapy, and here is how you can relieve a pinched nerve by opting for it.

How Massage Therapy Can Help Fix A Pinched Nerve

It is incredibly important that you work with a doctor like Dr. David Maklan who can best guide you according to your medical history and any pre-existing conditions. You may ask us about opting for massage therapy, as we provide that service as well.

However, if we do advise otherwise, do not go for massage therapy, for you might make your pain worse. The most important thing to remember here is to consult a medical professional who can guide you on what treatment you should be going for.

Here is how massage therapy can fix a pinched nerve.

Massage therapy has a variety of techniques, nnot every technique is ideal for a pinched nerve. Ideally, you want a gentle but firm massage that relaxes the tensed muscles and deeper layers of tissue in your body

A massage to treat a pinched nerve should last around forty-five minutes to an hour for it to fully relax you. You can either opt for a localized massage, or go for a full body massage to reduce stress levels that may be contributing to the pinched nerve.

When treating a pinched nerve with massage therapy, you want to stay away from a lot of pressure being applied to your muscles, tendons, and tissues. For example, a deep tissue massage is not something you should be getting to help with a pinched nerve. This can make the pain worse, so stick to soft, gentle styles of massage.

If you are looking for a Swedish massage to help treat your pinched nerve problems, you should get in touch with Dr. David Maklan by calling us at (954) 902-5130 during our office hours.

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