Can a Chiropractor Help with a Pinched Nerve?
- Rudy Smith
- Aug 27
- 1 min read
If you’re feeling numbness, tingling, or sharp pain shooting down your arm or leg, you might be dealing with a compressed or “pinched” nerve.
Chiropractors can often help — but first, it’s important to assess what’s really going on.
What is a pinched nerve?
The term refers to pressure on a nerve, often from nearby structures like:
A herniated disc
Joint inflammation
Muscle tightness or spasm
Scar tissue or impingement
Symptoms can include radiating pain, numbness, weakness, or altered sensation.
How sport chiro and rehab can help
At Invictus, we don’t guess. We assess.
We’ll determine whether the nerve is truly compressed and whether conservative care is appropriate.
Treatment may involve:
Manual therapy to reduce surrounding tension
Spinal or joint mobilisation
Nerve glide exercises
Strength-based rehab to improve function and reduce flare-ups
When to refer
If your symptoms are worsening, constant, or involve significant negative changes — we’ll refer immediately for imaging or specialist review.
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