DRX9000 Spinal Decompression

[The DRX9000 spinal decompression system is often used for relieving symptoms of pinched nerves, especially those that are sourced in the neck or lower back.
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What’s A Pinched Nerve?

A pinched nerve occurs when one of the nerves in your body has too much pressure being put on it. This pressure can be from cartilage, muscles, tendons, or bones pushing on the nerve. A pinched nerve may happen anywhere, with any of the nerves in your body, although the most common areas are in the back, legs, wrist, and neck. Usually recovering from a pinched nerve does not require surgery, although it may. A pinched nerve can be quite painful or just annoying.

Pinched Nerve Causes

Anything that puts too much pressure, for whatever reason, on a nerve, can cause a pinched nerve. A herniated disc in the back is a common cause of pinched nerves, especially the sciatic nerve (sciatica). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is compression (pinching) of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel (wrist), which is often caused by overuse of the muscles near the wrist.

Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve

The symptoms of a pinched nerve usually happen in whatever part of the body the nerve is associated with. Depending on which nerve is affected indicates where the symptoms occur. Typical symptoms include:

• numbness
• tingling
• extremity falling asleep
• muscle weakness
• twitching
• sharp, stabbing, shooting, or radiating pain

If the sciatic nerve is compressed (pinched), the symptoms will likely occur in the back and down one leg. If it is the carpal tunnel nerve, symptoms will appear in the hand.

Risk Factors

Having poor posture is a risk factor, so if your mother always told you to sit up straight and stand tall, you should thank her. Osteoarthritis can cause bone spurs, and those spurs can pinch a nerve. Being overweight or obese is another risk factor, as weight tends to add pressure on the nerves and can also contribute to herniated discs. Heredity may also be a factor. In the case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, repetitive movements at work or play can also cause a pinched nerve.

Treatments

Your doctor will most likely employ the least invasive strategies first, and only resort to invasive treatments if the less invasive ones are ineffective. You can expect your doctor to recommend:

• Resting the affected area
• NSAID medications
• Corticosteroid injections
• Physical therapy
• Chiropractic care
• Spinal decompression therapy
• Homeopathic options
• Surgery as a last resort

This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of your personal healthcare provider. Be sure to consult with your doctor to understand your full set of treatment options and their associated risks.