Nerve Compression (Pinched Nerve)

Nerve Compression Treatment in Newport Beach

The brain and spinal cord send out messages to the rest of your body. When you have a pinched nerve, your body sends out messages in the form of pain.

A pinched nerve can be caused by a multitude of things such as:

  • Repetitive motions
  • Holding the body in a position for an extended period
  • Injury or trauma
  • Obesity
  • Poor posture

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Symptoms
These symptoms may worsen when asleep and include:

  • Numbness
  • Sharp, burning pain
  • Tingling in affected areas
  • Feeling that hands or feet have fallen asleep
Diagnosis

To diagnose nerve compression, your Newport Beach orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Todd Peters will perform a complete and thorough physical examination as well as a medical history check. He may also request X-Rays, MRIs, and CT scans to better assess your case.

X-Rays – A type of quick imaging process using electromagnectic waves to better show Dr. Peters bones of the body to pinpoint possible sources of pain.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – This type of imaging uses radiology to show Dr. Peters the soft tissues of the body like muscles, disks, nerves, and the spinal cord.

Computerized tomography (CT) – CT scans are X-ray scans taken from various angles to create a cross-section of bones and soft tissues of the body.

Treatment
In severe cases, Dr. Peters may recommend surgery to alleviate your pain and allow for the nerve to pass through.

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Dr. Todd Peters specializes in minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery to treat Nerve Compression. For appointments, please call (949) 383-4182 or Contact Us. [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]