Condition

Pinched Nerve

Pressure on a nerve from surrounding bone, disc or tissue that can cause pain, numbness or weakness.

Also called: radiculopathy, pinched nerve in neck, compressed nerve

Who Can Help with Pinched Nerve?

Spine Surgeons
An orthopedic surgeon who treats conditions of the spine, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis and scoliosis.
Chiropractors
A licensed provider who treats back pain, neck pain and other joint and muscle problems, mainly with spinal adjustments and hands-on care.
Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
Neurologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, such as migraines, seizures, stroke, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
Pain Management Doctors
A physician who treats long-term pain, such as back, neck and nerve pain, with medicines, injections and other procedures.
Physiatrists
A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, treating injuries and conditions that affect movement without surgery.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about pinched nerve and what is right for you.