Arm Pain Relief Treatment Coconut Creek FL

Arm pain can be debilitating. This pain can present itself in several different ways, and it’s essential to locate the source of the pain so that proper treatment can given. Our Coconut Creek chiropractor, Dr. Barnard, is highly skilled at finding the cause of the pain. At times, the pain originating from the neck is the source of injury. Pain that starts in the neck and shoots down the arm is called cervical radiculopathy. Radiculopathy is a common cause of pain in the arm, neck, and upper back. Injury to the neck, joint inflammation, or herniated discs in the neck can irritate the nerves that travel down into the arm. However, chiropractic care effectively treats arm pain and provides relief.

If you are a resident of Coconut Creek or the surrounding area and suffer from arm pain or numbness and tingling, please come in for an examination with Dr. Barnard. Arm pain due to radiculopathy is common in adults over 50 years old. Still, it can be present in others, and this is due to the following:

Trauma

Often, people present with arm pain after accidents. These can be sports injuries, slips, falls, or car accidents. Each has different effects on your body, and coming in early is essential for the best treatment results.

Herniated Discs

An all-too-common source of pain in the extremities is a herniated disc. These injuries occur when the spine’s material that’s supposed to act like a shock absorber ruptures and puts pressure on the nerves. It’s important to relieve this pressure as soon as possible before long-term damage happens.

Subluxations

The most common source of pain in the arm is a Subluxation. A Subluxation is where the bones in your neck misalign, putting pressure on the nerves. Subluxations can cause neck pain and radiate down your arm, causing pain there. Traumas can cause this type of radiculopathy, as well as poor posture and ergonomics. The repetitive stress of life causes this to happen and must be corrected.

Locating the source of the arm pain, we have different treatment options for the best results.

Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments

Spinal adjustments can remove the pressure from the nerves, causing the arm pain. There are many different ways to adjust, and Dr. Barnard knows how to do them to maximize your results.

Soft Tissue

Often, the soft tissue is also affected. We can address this source of pain through manual therapy. For this type of therapy, Dr. Barnard can use his hands or some of his many tools to release the soft tissue.

Therapeutic Exercises

As you progress through care and your body is ready for the next phase of care, you will start exercises in the office and at home. These exercises can strengthen your muscles and help with recovery.