Chiropractic Treats Radicular Problems After Auto Injury

Arlington Chiropractic Effective for Radicular Problems After Auto Injury

A car crash can cause radicular discomfort, which is discomfort that radiates out from the site of the injury. The discomfort may be caused by lots of reasons, including harm to the spinal ligaments, a bulging disc, or soreness of the spine.

The anatomy of radicular pain can be convoluted, but usually, it starts by pressure on the nerves that run along your spine. Your spinal nerves are what allows your brain to communicate with your body, so it's important to make sure those pathways are working accurately.

Radiating discomfort can interfere with a person's life in many ways. The pain may make it tough to sleep, to concentrate, or to participate in everyday activities. Sometimes, the pain may be so awful that the person is not able to work or even leave the house.

Research Shows That Chiropractic Treatment Can Help in Arlington

Chiropractic has been shown to be an effective treatment for radicular pain. By restoring the normal function of the spine, chiropractic therapy can help to lessen the pressure on the nerves that is causing radicular pain.

Chiropractic helps by gently adjusting the spine to improve alignment and ease pressure on the nerves. This helps the body to heal naturally and can provide relief from radicular discomfort.

If you are suffering from radicular discomfort, give our Arlington office a call today at (703) 933-9000. We'll do our best to help you get and continue to be free from radicular pain. We would be happy to help you find relief!

References

  1. Plener J, Ammendolia C, Hogg-Johnson S. Nonoperative management of degenerative cervical radiculopathy: protocol of a systematic review. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2022 Apr;66(1):74-84. PMID: 35655692; PMCID: PMC9103640.
May 18, 2026
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Dr. Holcombe, chiropractor, of Jefferson Spine & Injury Center in Arlington, VA