One of the widespread causes of compressed nerves in the spine is disc degeneration and arthritis. Disc degeneration is created by wear and tear over the years with the discs getting thinner which narrows the vertebral spaces. This can cause the nerves to become compressed and irritated. This may then be followed with tingling and numbness in the neck and arms. Tension, stress, whiplash and other injuries can all contribute over time to a bigger problem.

With the growing use of computers in the office and at home there has in turn been a growing problem with pinched nerves as a result of poor posture during frequent computer use. Usually just a few minor adjustments to your computer area can improve your online posture.

Pinched nerves can also cause neck pain and low back pain. Neck pain and low back pain from pinched nerves can be treated in a variety of ways. If it is caused by an injury or accident the typical care includes wearing a neck collar, ice pack, and bed rest. Chiropractic doctors frequently use spinal decompression and neck traction to bring relief for muscle spasms and pain from nerves. This lifts the weight of your head up off the neck allowing the nerve roots to be temporarily decompressed. Your chiropractor in San Diego may recommend cervical traction device following treatment.

If you are using spinal decompression traction device at home you will need to keep visiting your chiropractor for adjustments. Home devices to not offer the same results as real spinal decompression devices. Use this spinal decompression therapy in combination with chiropractor visit for effective pinched nerve treatment. A pinched nerve spinal decompression device can be used to bring relief to neck discomfort and pain from misalignment of the spine. Misalignment occurs when your spine curvature is shaped differently than it is suppose to be. This causes nerve pressure and pain.

Muscle spasm and pain can be helped by use of a spinal decompression system in San Diego at New Century Spine Centers. New Century Spine Centers is located in the Mission Valley area of San Diego. Loss of cervical spine curve is caused by severe trauma and affects a vertebral group in the spine. Activities can also cause us to maintain abnormal positions by keeping your head lower or protruded more than it would be in its normal position. This can lead to long term problems in the neck. Spinal disc decompression can provide relief to the discomfort and pain of a misaligned spine.

To learn about spinal decompression therapy, contact New Century Spine Centers in San Diego at 619-630-9153. Their chiropractors have treated thousands of patients with back and neck pain. Spinal decompression therapy works for pinched nerves, sciatica, leg pain, disc bulges and more.