Dr. Jay McClanahan at the Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, serving Nitro, WV, is a chiropractor who knows his way around stingers. Our practice offers a complete list of chiropractic interventions to suit a wide range of complaints and conditions that will benefit from the invention of natural and complementary healthcare.
What Is a Stinger?
A stinger is a temporary burning sensation in your arm, neck, and shoulders. It is usually due to an impact injury that causes the nerves branching off your spine to be stretched or compressed rapidly, resulting in an electrical shock-like feeling and temporary arm numbness or weakness.
While stingers may improve on their own, it is better to seek a professional opinion to prevent the likelihood of long-term nerve damage or weakness.
What Can Cause Stingers?
Stingers are common among athletes who play contact sports. If your head is pushed sideways and down with a snap away from the shoulders, this movement may compress or stretch the nerves and cause a stinger. Repeated stinger injuries should not be taken lightly and for professional athletes, this may mean using additional protective gear for their safety.
Likewise, if you suffer from spinal stenosis or a narrow spinal canal, you may be more inclined to pick up an injury like a stinger.
How Chiropractic Treatments Can Help With Stingers
Suppose you believe you received a stinger or similar injury. In that case, it is a good idea to go for an evaluation with your healthcare provider and/or a chiropractor like Dr. McClanahan at the Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center, serving the Nitro, WV, area.
If you are suffering from a stinger, our first recommendation is that you refrain from playing sports until your injury has been fully healed. Additionally, we may recommend one or more of the following treatment protocols:
- Spinal adjustments and manipulations to treat any misalignments resulting from the injury.
- Massage therapy or electrical stimulation therapy to support muscular relaxation and soft tissue repair.
- Therapeutic exercise to strengthen the affected area and to help prevent future injuries.
- Compresses to help mitigate inflammation.
- DTS therapy for pain relief
Contact Us!
If you are suffering from a stinger or related chiropractic complaints in the Nitro, WV, area, please get in touch with Dr. McClanahan at the Dr. J Chiropractic & Wellness Center. We offer thorough evaluations to establish your health needs and chiropractic interventions for pain relief and improved quality of life so that you can get back to playing the sports you love. Call us today at 304-776-1520 to book your consultation.
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