“What is a Pinched Nerve?”

A pinched nerve occurs when there is compression or pressure on a nerve. The pressure may be the result of repetitive motions or it may happen from holding your body in one position for long periods of time.

“Signs and Symptoms”

• Pain in the area of compression
• Radiating pain, such as sciatica
• Numbness or tingling
• Tingling sharp pain (The feeling of needles/pins poking) or a burning sensation
• Weakness in the affected area which can hinder in some functions of that body part

“How Can We Help?”

We will firstly examine the issue and provide further assistance and guidance to give you our best advices and treatments for you.

Treatments include stretches, lumbar traction and strengthening of muscles

Most of the time, circumstances like this just require a physiotherapist for assured recovery. However, if it is one of the rarer cases where signs and symptoms are not improving and unresolved, you may be referred back to the doctors for consultation and further investigation.