What is a pinched nerve?
Nerve symptoms can include sharp or burning pain, tingling, numbness or weakness, often traveling into an arm or leg. In the spine, common sources include disc herniations in the neck or low back and narrowing of the spaces the nerves pass through.
Nerve pain treatment
Nerve pain treatment at Davis Chiropractic focuses on nerve pain that starts in the spine or the muscles and joints around a nerve, such as sciatica or a pinched nerve in the neck.
Not all nerve pain comes from the spine. Nerve pain from conditions such as diabetes, shingles or vitamin deficiencies needs medical care, and Dr. Davis will refer you if your history suggests one of these.
Who this care may be appropriate for
People with tingling, numbness, burning or shooting pain in the arms or legs, especially along with neck or back pain.
Common symptoms patients describe
- Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
- Shooting pain into an arm or leg
- Neck or back pain with nerve symptoms
Individual results vary. Your care plan depends on your exam and health history.
What to expect
Health history and exam
Dr. Davis reviews your health history and examines the area of concern. Your first visit takes about 30 minutes.
Your options, explained
You hear the exam findings and whether this care is a reasonable option for you. You decide how to proceed.
Treatment options
Options may include gentle adjustments, spinal decompression and guidance on positions that ease symptoms. If nerve symptoms appear to come from somewhere other than the spine, Dr. Davis will refer you.
Follow-up
Dr. Davis checks how you responded and adjusts the plan as needed.
Seek prompt medical care for sudden or worsening weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin area.
Questions about pinched nerve
What does a pinched nerve feel like?
It varies, but common descriptions include sharp, burning or electric pain, pins and needles, or numbness along the path of the nerve.
Is it a pinched nerve or sciatica?
Sciatica is one type of pinched nerve, involving the nerve roots that form the sciatic nerve in the leg. See sciatica treatment.
Can nerve pain come from somewhere other than the spine?
Yes. That's why Dr. Davis asks about your overall health and may recommend you also see your physician.
This page also covers Nerve Pain Treatment.
Last reviewed October 2026