Nerve pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of your life. Whether you suffer from sciatic nerve pain, back pain, shoulder nerve pain, or peripheral neuropathy, finding effective nerve pain relief is crucial.
As a chiropractor specializing in functional health, I have worked with a lot of patients struggling with this problem. Often, they feel hopeless, having tried everything by the time they come to see me. My hope is get the word out that natural nerve pain relief is possible for many —without surgery or potentially-dangerous medications.
What Causes Nerves to hurt?
You may experience nerve damage as a tingling, burning, shooting, stabbing, or a host of related nerve pain symptoms. For a long time, it was believed —particularly in Western Medicine—that there wasn’t much you could do about it. You could only manage the symptoms and hope it didn’t get worse.
You may have been told there’s no cure. But when we address the root cause, the nerve can start healing itself.
So what may be causing your discomfort? And is it treatable using natural means?
Injuries
Injuries such as falls, accidents, or sports-related impacts can crush or trap the nerves.
Diabetes
High blood sugar levels in diabetics can damage nerves, particularly in the feet, necessitating diabetic foot nerve pain relief. You will still need diabetic care and lifestyle management, but we can help with the neuropathy—especially in its early stages.
Herniated Discs
A herniated disc can press on nerves in the spine, causing pain. Overuse, lack of physical activity, “too heavy” lifting, or injury can cause the disc to rupture or slip, allowing the bones to move out of line.
The vertabral column protects the large central nervous system nerves and the peripheral nerves travel out from this centralized location. This misalignment allows nerves to become trapped.
Sometimes this slipped disc happens in the neck, which causes a pain behind the shoulder blade—and sometimes down the arm. If the herniated disc happens in the lower back, you may experience low back pain, hip pain, pain in the back of your thigh or all of the above. Some people even need sciatic nerve pain in buttocks which makes it hard to sit, stand, and walk without pain stopping them in their tracks.
We can reduce the point of stress trapping the nerve by realigning the spinal column through an adjustment.
Autoimmune Diseases
Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus can cause the immune system to attack the nerves, leading to chronic nerve pain. An autoimmune condition is not a life sentence of pain. Often nutrition and lifestyle can reduce the damage these diseases cause to bones, joints, myelin sheaths (nerve protectors), etc.
Repetitive Stress
Repetitive motions or prolonged pressure on certain body parts can lead to nerve compression and pain. For example, a repetitive factory, retail, warehouse, or desk job could lead to ulnar nerve pain (in the arm, elbow, and wrist).
Poor Posture
Poor posture can contribute to nerve compression, particularly in the neck and back, necessitating ergonomic adjustments and targeted exercises for nerve pain relief.
Everyone has poor posture sometimes. I’m talking about more than just slouching sometimes. It has more to do with how long you stay in that position. People who sit for four hours or more without getting up and moving around much may develop misalignments that lead to trapped nerves.
Those who stand more aren’t off the hook though! Some people stand for long periods or walk while either sticking their belly out or using an anterior pelvic tilt. In the latter, you have an excessive inward arch in the lower back and push your butt out. This is not a natural or healthy position.
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Sleeping Position
Sleeping weird can also cause nerve problems.
Bad Exercise Form
Bad posture also happens when your lifting weights and exercising. You might lift something heavy from the side instead of the front. You could lift too heavy or not properly warm-up.
Vitamin Deficiencies
Vitamin deficiencies can significantly contribute to nerve pain, impacting your overall health. Essential vitamins like B12, B6, and E are crucial for maintaining nerve health. A lack of these nutrients can lead to nerve damage pain relief needs.
Even if we address the cause of the pain by freeing the trapped nerve, it’s vital to focus on nutrition to support nerve healing.
Find out what your nerve pain symptoms are telling you.
Managing Neuropathic Pain
Addressing the underlying causes is essential for freeing you from this experience. Treatments like chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, home exercise programs, and proper nutrition can provide significant natural nerve pain relief.
You can take proactive steps to manage and alleviate your symptoms, ensuring a better quality of life.
Chiropractic Adjustments for Nerve Pain
One of the most effective methods for supporting nerve health is chiropractic adjustments. These adjustments help realign the spine, reducing pressure on nerves and providing freedom from the discomfort and misery of neuropathy. This approach is particularly beneficial for those seeking all natural nerve pain relief without the side effects of medication.
To get to the root cause of neuropathy, schedule an initial consultation, including a comprehensive evaluation and first treatment.
Home Exercise Programs
Incorporating a customized home exercise program can significantly enhance your pain relief regimen. For example, targeted exercises can alleviate pain relief for lower back.
Regular physical activity promotes healing and prevents further neurological damage, offering relief for lower back nerve pain and nerve pain in leg relief.
Exercise—especially those for the core (not just sit-ups)— also strengthen the muscles that support the spine. This can naturally improve posture, even when you’re not thinking about it and protect the spine form further injury.
In fact, I shouldn’t be telling you this, but regular home exercise helps you maintain alignment longer after an adjustment. You need neuropathy treatments less often because you’re doing good things for your body at home.
Even after an adjustment, if you don’t make some changes the nerve will just get trapped again. In the beginning, I usually recommend a spinal adjustment twice a week. This frequency helps you train your spine back into alignment as you strengthen your muscles to maintain that alignment longer.
Our chiropractors take time to show you proper form and posture and we help you develop a home exercise program to maintain your results.
Acupuncture and Dry Needling
Acupuncture and dry needling are also excellent methods for natural pain therapy. Acupuncture is an ancient practice involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate healing and reduce pain. Acupuncture can be particularly effective for sciatic nerve pain relief and neuropathy relief, offering a holistic approach to managing this condition.
Dry needling involves using fine needles strategically on trigger points to release stiff muscles that may contribute to nerve entrapment.
Nutrition Support
As I mentioned, proper nutrition plays a vital role in nerve pain relief. A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods and those containing B vitamins can help reduce nerve pain and support overall health. I encourage you to focus on getting these nutrients from food first. But we can also discuss supplementation if you’re struggling with your nutrition. For those with diabetes, nutrition support is also crucial for diabetic foot nerve pain relief. We will work with your endocrinologist and/or registered dietician to support your nutritional goals.
Essential Oils and Home Remedies
For those who prefer an essential oil nerve pain relief recipe, know that essential oils like lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus have natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that provide natural relief for nerve pain. But remember, these only help the symptoms for a short time. Your neuropathy will get worse if you delay treating the cause. You can explore some of the more severe symptoms and outcomes on untreated neuropathy here.
Medications and Over-the-Counter Solutions
While our focus is on natural therapies, we understand that sometimes medication is necessary. We can guide you on the best OTC pain relief for nerve pain and nerve pain relief medication that can be used in conjunction with our holistic treatments for optimal recovery. Again, medication is short-term relief. You need to long-term solutions to stop the misery for good.
Specialized Treatments for Specific Conditions
We also offer targeted treatments for specific nerve pain conditions. For instance, if you struggle with ulnar nerve pain relief or burning nerves in neck for pain relief, we can develop a personalized plan to address your unique needs. We also provide solutions for relief from nerve pain in neck, nerve pain in feet relief, and sciatic nerve pain relief at night.
At-Home Solutions and Continuous Support for Nerve Pain Relief
We believe in empowering our patients with the knowledge and tools needed for relief from nerve pain at home. Our comprehensive approach ensures you receive continuous support and guidance, helping you manage and alleviate nerve pain effectively.
Our functional approach integrates chiropractic adjustments, home exercise, acupuncture, and nutrition to support to provide effective and sustainable freedom for debiliating discomfort. Whether you seek sciatic nerve pain relief or natural relief for nerve pain, our customized treatments aim to enhance your quality of life naturally and effectively. To get to the root cause of pain and discomfort, schedule an initial consultation, including a comprehensive evaluation and first treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Neuropathy
What is the Best Pain Relief for Nerve Pain?
The best pain relief for nerve pain often includes a combination of treatments such as chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, home exercise programs, and nutrition support. Over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen or specific nerve pain relief medication can also be effective.
How to Get Relief from Sciatic Nerve Pain?
For relief from sciatic nerve pain, try chiropractic adjustments, targeted exercises, and stretching. Acupuncture and proper posture can also help. For immediate relief, over-the-counter pain relievers may be useful.
What Drugs Provide Immediate Relief from Nerve Pain?
Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen can provide immediate improvements. For more severe pain, prescription medications such as gabapentin or pregabalin might be necessary.
What is the Best Pain Relief for Nerve Damage?
This is best achieved through a combination of treatments, including chiropractic care, physical therapy, acupuncture, and doctor-perscribed medications like gabapentin or amitriptyline, if needed. Our goal is to address the root cause so that you can avoid or reduce medications with guidance from the prescribing physician.
How to Get Relief from Nerve Pain in Neck?
To get relief from nerve pain in neck, try chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and neck exercises. Applying heat or cold packs and practicing good posture can also help.
Does Acupuncture Relieve Nerve Pain?
Yes, acupuncture can effectively relieve neuropathy by stimulating the body’s natural painkillers and promoting blood flow to the affected areas. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients which can promote healing.
How to Get Pain Relief from Pinched Nerve in Neck?
For pain relief from a pinched nerve in the neck, chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and gentle neck stretches are effective. Over-the-counter pain relievers and applying ice or heat can provide immediate relief.
To get to the root cause of pain and discomfort, schedule an initial consultation, including a comprehensive evaluation and first treatment.
