Radicular Pain After Auto Injury in Keller, TX
Radiating, or radicular, pain travels along a nerve into the arms, legs, up and down the spine, or to the base of the skull. After a car accident, the most common form is cervical radiculopathy from whiplash, pain that begins in the neck and runs into the shoulder, arm, forearm, and sometimes the hand. At Performance Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Dennis James determines the root cause of your radiating pain and uses gentle, no-twist care to restore function and help you feel normal again.
Understanding Radiating Nerve Pain
Radicular pain most often affects one side and may be associated with neurological signs such as numbness, tingling, or weakness. When pain radiates to the base of the skull it is frequently linked to headaches, and when it travels into the legs, it is commonly called sciatica.
Common causes after an auto accident include:
- Spinal joint restrictions irritating nearby nerves
- Pinched or inflamed nerve roots
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) aggravated by trauma
Evaluation and Conservative Care
The root cause and proper diagnosis of radiating pain is determined through consultation and examination. The extent of testing, which may include orthopedic and neurological exams, digital X-rays, and Insight™ scans from our advanced technology, is determined at your visit. Progressive weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin area requires emergency medical care.
The majority of patients improve with conservative care and do not require surgery. In most cases, gentle chiropractic and Zone Healing, needle-less acupuncture, and spinal decompression for disc-related pain work together to reduce nerve irritation, restore function, and get you back to normal. Related pages include neck pain after auto injury, back pain after auto injury, and neuropathy.
Radicular Pain FAQs
What is radicular pain?
Radicular pain is pain that radiates along the path of an irritated or compressed spinal nerve, often into an arm or leg.
Can whiplash cause pain down my arm?
Yes. Cervical radiculopathy from whiplash commonly causes pain, numbness, or tingling from the neck into the shoulder, arm, and hand.
Do most people with radiating pain need surgery?
No. The majority of patients improve with conservative care. We will refer you for surgical consultation if your findings indicate it is necessary.
What symptoms of nerve pain are an emergency?
Progressive weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin or inner thighs requires emergency medical care.
Can spinal decompression help radiating pain?
For disc-related nerve pain, gentle spinal decompression may help reduce pressure on the disc and nerve as part of a comprehensive plan.
Is treatment for radicular pain gentle?
Yes. Dr. James uses precise, low-force techniques with no twisting or turning of the spine.
Stop Living With Radiating Pain
Call Performance Chiropractic Clinic at (817) 337-3636 to schedule your consultation with Dr. James in Keller, TX .