Radicular pain is a condition that results when something fails with the nerve roots in your back bone and Mulholland Chiropractic Center, LLC helps a lot of clients from the Anchorage area who are dealing with this. These nerves deliver messages from your brain to the rest of your body and when they’re irritated it can lead to pain, numbness, tingling and other problems. Radicular pain can be tremendously troublesome to your life, making it difficult to do even the easiest tasks.
There are several possible causes of radicular issues, that include herniated discs, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis. Herniated discs are a recurrent cause of radicular pain and happen when the soft inner tissue of the disc protrudes out through a gap in the outer casing. This can put duress on the nearby nerve roots and cause discomfort. Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spaces within your back bone become slimmer, which can also lead to pressure on the nerve roots. Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which one vertebra gets out of place and onto the bone under it, which can also make pressure on the nerve roots.
Radicular pain can be caused by trauma like a auto injury or can result from aging and degeneration. As we get older, our discs and spinal column become less flexible and that can result in nerve discomfort.
Chiropractors are skilled to diagnose and treat conditions that affect the spinal column and nervous system. Mulholland Chiropractic Center, LLC in Anchorage uses a numnber of techniques including adjustments, manipulation and massage to help relieve pain and help function. If you have suffered radicular pain, don’t hesitate to contact our office at (907) 770-5700 for a consultation.
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