A pinched nerve happens when nearby tissue, such as a disc, a joint or a tight muscle, presses on or irritates a nerve. In the neck it can send pain, numbness or tingling into the shoulder, arm and hand. In the low back it can travel into the hip and down the leg, which many people call sciatica. At Krieg Chiropractic Center we look for where the irritation starts, then use gentle, low-force care to take pressure off the area.
The nerves that run down your arm leave the spine in your neck. When one of them is irritated near the spine, you can feel numbness or tingling far away in the hand. Numbness can also start at the elbow or wrist, so we check the whole path of the nerve instead of guessing.
If your exam points to something that needs a medical doctor or imaging like an MRI, we tell you and help you get the right referral.
Call 911 or go to the emergency room if back or neck pain comes with any of these: loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, weakness in an arm or leg that is quickly getting worse, a recent serious fall or crash, or fever with severe back pain. These need medical care right away.
Your first visit starts with a conversation about your history and goals, then an exam and any imaging we need before anything is recommended. We explain what we found and what we suggest, in plain words, before care starts.
New Patient Special: $24. It covers your consultation and exam, any necessary X-rays, your adjustment, and use of the Human Touch massage chair. By law this offer excludes Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
Request your appointment online or call (406) 541-8888. Same-day appointments are often available.
Many pinched nerves come from joints, discs or muscles that are not moving well. Chiropractic care aims to improve how those areas move and ease pressure on the nerve. Results differ from person to person, so we start with an exam and tell you honestly whether we think we can help.
The nerves that serve your arm and hand start in your neck. When one is irritated near the spine, you can feel numbness or tingling in the arm or fingers. It can also come from the elbow or wrist, which is why we check the whole arm.
It depends on how long the problem has been there, your general health and how your body responds. After your exam we explain a plan and recheck your progress along the way.
Not always. If your history and exam call for X-rays, they are included in the New Patient Special.
Krieg Chiropractic Center, 1070 North Russell Street, Missoula, MT 59808. Phone (406) 541-8888.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We see patients from Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown and nearby towns.