Numbness and tingling

Sciatica

A herniated disc is typically the cause of sciaticaor compression of the sciatic nerve. Other possible reasons for sciatica include bone spurs, a tumor or abscess pressing against the nerve, diabetes or lumbar spinal stenosis.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Irritation of the median nerve extending through the wrist and into the hand and fingers causes pain, numbness and tingling and swelling characteristic of carpal tunnel syndrome. People engaging in repetitious hand movements (typists, painters, assembly line workers) can develop carpal tunnel syndrome and can have great success with chiropractic manipulation, manual therapy, and rehab exercises.

Spinal Stenosis

Narrowing of spaces in the spine can compress nerves traveling through your spine. Symptoms of spinal stenosis involve muscle weakness, pain and numbness and tingling throughout the lower back and/or neck. Age-related wear and tear and osteoarthritis are the most common causes of spinal stenosis.  

Iliopsoas Syndrome

Injury to the anterior muscles of the hip due to bursitis or tendonitis causing pain, inflammation, numbness and tingling and stiffness may be diagnosed as iliopsoas syndrome. Some people that sit throughout the majority of the day, have had prior hip surgery, bursitis, or other conditions are more prone to developing iliopsoas pain.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Damage to peripheral nerves, or nerves extending into your feet, hands, arms, and legs, that causes numbness and tingling, pain, weakness and burning sensations may be peripheral neuropathy. Causes of peripheral neuropathy include infections, inherited diseases, traumatic injuries, and diabetes. One of three types of peripheral neuropathy may be diagnosed by your Sugar Land chiropractor: mononeuropathy (damage to one nerve); multiple mononeuropathy (damage to at least two nerves); or polyneuropathy (damage to many nerves).