Which specialist is best to work with?
So who can diagnose this for you? There are a number of medical specialists who would help with the diagnosis of this condition. They include;
1. Orthopedic surgeon. This a specialist who mainly deals with issues to do with bones and muscles. They might be able to tell you if your bones are ok.
2. Physiotherapist. Ones you have been diagnosed with this specialist will help with your recovery therapy.
3. Neurosurgeon. In case you need to go for surgery this is the right person to help. They mainly deal with nervous issues.
4. Primary physicians. These are general doctors who would support you through your progressive treatment.
What causes a pinched nerve?
The most common cause of pinched nerve can be due to when the foramen narrowing down. This would go ahead to cause less space for your nerve-damaging it. Cervical foramina stenosis is the leading cause of cervical radiculopathy. Another cause of this condition is fractures which may be due to an accident, a tumour which might be caused by an overgrown cell. An infection to your spinal cord might also bring about the same condition.
How best can pinched nerves be treated?
There are two different categories of treatment. It can be either be non-surgical or surgical depending on what your specialist prescribes.
Non-surgical procedures
a. Physical therapy. This includes light excises to your back or the affected areas. Most of the time therapist would prescribe this if the condition is mild or with another treatment as a boost.
b. Inhibition to strenuous activities. This would help relax your muscles and not strain them too much.
c. Ice and heat therapy. Cold compress to the affected areas often reduces the inflammation and pain while relaxing your muscles and nerves.
d. Anti-inflammatory drugs often help to reduce the pain and inflammation of the affected areas. Therefore reducing the symptoms.
The physician would also offer surgical procedures if the cause of the pinched nerves is severe or needs to be removed. This would mostly come as a last resort to it. However, you don’t need to worry if the condition is treated early, in no time you will be as fine as if it never occurred. For such a procedure you can call 9144-1510 and you will be assisted.