Our nervous system is a delicate and complex system that controls the functions of our entire body. Due to a variety of reasons such as the location of the nerve and our daily lifestyles, certain nerves in our body are more susceptible to injuries and compression. Here are the top 5 most common nerve injuries we see in our clinic.
1. Sciatica
Sciatica occurs when our sciatic nerve is irritated. Sciatica is commonly brought on by disc injury in the lumbar spine (slipped disc) or from a tight piriformis muscle in the hip.
Our cervical spine gives rise to nerves that control our upper limbs. With increasing usage of electronic devices and a sedentary lifestyle, the nerves in our neck are easily susceptible to pressure injury from the structures in our neck.
Our thoracic outlet is a region between our shoulders and chest. It contains nerve and blood vessels that supply our upper limbs. Thoracic outlet syndrome most commonly occurs from tightness of our chest muscle or in some other cases, an enlarged rib in the area.
The peroneal nerve is a nerve that crosses the knee to supply sensation and muscles strength in our lower leg. The peroneal nerve can be trapped from prolonged pressure or blunt trauma to the area around the knee.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway with nerves and muscles within it that are responsible for sensation and mvements in our hands. The carpal tunnel can become comporessed from prolonged or overusage, causing carpal tunnel syndrome.
Pinched nerve injuries are not uncommon and our chiropractors are experts in treating pinched nerves. We utilize a unique combination of chiropractic and soft tissue therapy to deliver fast, effective and long lasting results for joints and muscular issues for all ages.
Common conditions that our chiropractors treat are low back pain, neck pain, headache, sporting injuries, postural issues, nerve entrapment, sciatica, jaw pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain.
Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.
Located at 12/83 Mell Road, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on 0481342837 or enquire further on www.spearwoodchiropractic.com.au
Common conditions that our chiropractors treat are low back pain, neck pain, headache, sporting injuries, postural issues, nerve entrapment, sciatica, jaw pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain.
Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.
Located at 12/83 Mell Road, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on 0481342837 or enquire further on www.spearwoodchiropractic.com.au
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