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A simple explanation of a pinched nerve in the neck is that there is only so much space for the nerves and blood vessels that exit the bony rings of the spine. If any of the surrounding tissues become inflamed, or close down the opening to pinch the nerve in anyway, then over time you will develop a pinched nerve condition. The medical term for this condition is called cervical radiculopathy.
The most common cause of a pinched nerve in the neck is not an acute trauma but a SPINAL DEGENERATIVE PROCESS that occurs slowly over time (ref 1,6,9). By the time symptoms start to develop the condition is usually quite advanced. The issue here is that most people do not in any way attempt to care for their spine throughout their lifetime, and in many cases it is not until they have developed some serious symptoms, and very likely some level of permanent damage that they will then decide that it is time to see a Doctor. By far the MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS of a pinched nerve is not only pain, but the possibility of numbness, tingling, and even weakness in the muscles that are supplied by the nerve(s) being affected. The next most common area of the spine where a compressed nerve is likely to show up is in the lower back (lumbar radiculopathy). To get to the CAUSE of the problem and prevent further damage you have to consider the relationship of the head and neck and how this affects posture in the cervical spine and lower spinal column. Subluxation Induced Cervical Radiculopathy (A Pinched Nerve In The Neck) figure 1
A Subluxation occurs when the connective tissues that hold the upper cervical spine together are torn loose allowing one of the upper two neck bones to misalign and lock out into a stressed position (ref: 13,14,15 et. al.). This will result in the head being stuck off center. The weight of the human head is between 10 and 16 pounds which is much heavier than people realize. So an upper cervical spinal misalignment resulting in the head being stuck off center creates a situation where THE SPINAL COLUMN BELOW HAS TO COMPENSATE (study figure 1).
What if you suffered an injury to your head or neck, that interfered with the alignment of the head relative to the upper two neck bones? What if this resulted in SPINAL COMPENSATIONS in the lower spine, reducing or blocking the spinal columns ability to right itself?? Could this cause some sort of health problem or spinal complaint? Such as pain, numbness, tingling, burning, weakness etc. Could a Subluxation cause a pinched nerve in the neck? According to research it can! (ref: 1,2,3,4,5). Could a Subluxation create high stress areas in the lower spine that result in spinal decay and degeneration over time? According to research it can! (ref: 6,7,8,9,10) Could a Subluxation make it very easy for spinal discs to degenerate, bulge, or herniate? According to research it can! (ref: 1,2,3,4,5) The most common CAUSE of Subluxation is a previous injury to the head or neck such as: a hard slip or a fall, a motor vehicle accident, a sport injury etc. In virtually all cases the average time it takes for symptoms of a Subluxation to start showing up is 10-15 years and in many cases even longer than that. In many cases damage to the spine can be dated to give us an approximation of when the Subluxation began. As we have noted in the past, it is quite remarkable how often this matches up with a previous injury the patient sustained in the years prior, which is just now producing symptoms. Upper Cervical Care For The Correction of Subluxation
Upper Cervical Chiropractic care is a systematic approach to locate, and correct injuries to the upper neck. This is achieved by a procedure that is designed to:
1. determine the nature and extent of the spinal injury, 2. determine disruption to nervous system function using a form of thermography, 3. determine how long the spinal injury has been present and the prospects for correction. The bottom line is that a Subluxation is a neuro-vascular-degenerative disorder that interferes with the nervous systems ability to communicate back and forth with the body and therefore produces some sort of dysfunction. What type of problem develops from a Subluxation depends on a several different factors such as: 1. the nature and extent of the spinal injury, 2. how long has the injury been present?, 3. most importantly the patients unique anatomy in the upper cervical spinal area. Are You A Candidate For Upper Cervical Care?
Dr. Grayson Blom works with a nationwide group of Doctors expertly trained and specializing in the Upper Cervical procedure. Dr. Grayson Blom is also one of the few Doctors in the state of Idaho trained and certified in the Upper Cervical procedure. We are dedicated to helping patients just like you who suffer from a pinched nerve in the neck, cervical radiculopathy, disc bulge or herniation, headaches, migraines, neck pain, and other spinal-related disorders.
And right now, our office is offering a COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION to determine if you are a candidate for Upper Cervical care. Take the first step toward reclaiming your health… WHAT DO I DO NOW? Call our office (208) 559-0541 or fill out the consult request form above. That IS it.
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Could The CAUSE of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Severe Facial Pain) Be Due To A Neck Injury? Boise, Idaho10/7/2014 
Trigeminal Neuralgia (aka Tic Douloureux) is an extreme pain condition that results in sudden sporadic jolts of burning or shock like sensations to the face. The pain is soul crushing and debilitating. The jolts of pain usually do not last long however the episodes can last for days, weeks, months etc. The fear is not knowing when the pain will return.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders the CAUSE of Trigeminal Neuralgia is that there is a blood vessel pressing on the Trigeminal Nerve in the head as it exits the brain stem. The nature of the blood supply to the trigeminal nerve is a huge clue to understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms. There are two types of Trigeminal Neuralgia however the only difference is duration and/or intensity of the jolt. For our purposes this does not change things significantly. Trigeminal Neuralgia can also be associated with other disorders such as multiple sclerosis, migraine's, and other types of headaches etc. (ref 1 et.al.). As a side note we need to ask ourselves, how are Trigeminal Neuralgia, multiple sclerosis, and headaches all related? What is the connection? Some important questions to consider are: What structures of the head, face, and neck are involved to produce Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms? What has to happen to trigger Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms? Is it possible to get lasting relief from Trigeminal Neuralgia? The Anatomy of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia when broken down simply means pain in the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve is one of twelve specialized nerves that come directly off the brain stem. The trigeminal nerve has two components to it, a SENSORY and a MUSCLE component. The SENSORY PORTION of the trigeminal nerve allows you to feel: your face, as well as your teeth, tongue, eye's, sinuses, and skull et.al. The MUSCLE PORTION of the nerve controls all the primary muscles that allow you to chew your food (mastication), and also two of the muscles that allow you to swallow (deglutition). It isn't until we become sick that we truly appreciate all the amazing things our nervous system does for us that we take for granted.
The trigeminal nerve plugs directly into the brain stem and then into the trigeminal nucleus within the brain stem. It is surprising to learn that the trigeminal nucleus in the brain stem also connects with cranial nerves 7 (face muscles), 9 (tongue and throat), 10 (heart, lungs, digestion et.al). This is significant as patients can have multiple problems associated with an upper spinal injury and many doctors will not recognize the connection!!! Please consider the simple truth, that the purpose of the nervous system is to control and coordinate ALL organs and structures of the human body (ref 2). The connection between the neck, the trigeminal nerve and Trigeminal Neuralgia is some combination of: 1. Irritation to the brain stem 2. Disruption of normal blood flow in and out of the head 3. Disruption of normal CSF (Cerebro-Spinal Fluid) flow in and out of the head When we mix some or all the above ingredients together we have all the conditions right for symptoms to develop over time. The next step is to consider, how could the brain stem become irritated? How can the blood supply be interfered with? How can CSF flow be restricted? The answer to these questions will also provide the clues to understanding how multiple sclerosis and headaches can be involved with Trigeminal Neuralgia et.al.!! How Could Brain Stem Cord Pressure, Disruption To Blood Flow, and CSF Flow Obstruction Result In Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms?
To back up for a moment, the big clue to understanding how Trigeminal Neuralgia, multiple sclerosis, and headaches can all be related is that all three of these conditions commonly occur due to a disruption of fluid exchange in and out of the head. The head will literally become congested with fluid and if the rate fluid is coming into the head does not match the rate it can leave the head, then a lot of strange problems can start to develop over time, all due to fluid congestion inside the skull (cranial vault). Many patients describe a brain fog type sensation where they are literally telling you their head is congested with fluid but it shows up symptomatically as brain fog where you just don't feel like your head is clear. This is a very significant clue that blood and/or CSF is not getting in and out of the head properly, and once again most doctors will miss this connection.
There has been a lot of talk lately about the term CHRONIC CEREBRO SPINAL VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY (CCSVI). CCSVI simply put is the disruption of blood flow in and out of the head as the term implies. To say this another way veins are being collapsed and arterial blood continues to pump in faster than it can get back out thus the end result is CCSVI. Again this is the proposed mechanism and connection for many types of headaches, multiple sclerosis, and Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms et.al. The connection between CCSVI and Trigeminal Neuralgia is a blood vessel laying on top of the trigeminal nerve and if an upper cervical spinal misalignment (due to a previous injury) has created a situation where the head is now congested with fluid i.e. the veins are pinched and backed up with blood that cannot exit properly and the heart keeps pumping blood in faster than it can exit, then this can create strange pressure situations within the skull (cranial vault). In the case of the Trigeminal Neuralgia patient's, if there is a vessel that is pulsating on top of the trigeminal nerve creating friction and irritation could this damage the myelin sheath of the trigeminal nerve? Could this cause Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms over time? Could this make Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms worse over time? What is quite extraordinary is how Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms appear to match up with congestion of blood vessels. Some of the most common Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms are triggered by pretty much anything that touches the area or vibrates it like, brushing your teeth, smiling, eating, drinking, or talking, again think of a vessel completely overloaded with blood creating a throbbing sensation, as well as irritating and creating friction on the nerve. Could this cause symptoms? Think of this example: Have you ever sprained your ankle to the point it became huge and swollen with fluid? Anything that touched it, put pressure on it, or even if you bumped it hurts. There may even be some numbness or tingling in the nerves of the ankle and foot due to the fluid pressure upon them!! What would happen to that ankle and foot over time if that fluid congestion never went away? Can Subluxation Induce Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms?
The most common CAUSE of Subluxation is a previous injury to the head or neck such as: a motor vehicle accident, a sport's injury, a hard slip or a fall etc. A Subluxation occurs when the connective tissues that hold the upper cervical spine together are torn loose allowing one of the upper two neck bones to misalign and lock out into a stressed position. The brain stem exits the floor of the skull in this area and ends near the top two neck bones. Could a Subluxation interfere with blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in and out of the head? According to research it can in fact do so! (ref. 3,4,5) Could a Subluxation interfere with how the brain talks back and forth with the body? According to research it can in fact do so! (ref 6,7,8) Can correction of Subluxation provide relief from Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms? According to research it can in fact do so! (ref 9,10,11,12)
In virtually all cases the average time it takes for symptoms of a Subluxation to start showing up is 10-15 years and in many cases even longer than that. In many cases the damage to the spine can be dated to give us an approximation of when the Subluxation began. It is amazing how often this matches up with a previous injury the patient sustained in the years prior, which is just now producing symptoms! Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care For The Correction of Subluxation
Upper Cervical Chiropractic care is a systematic approach to locate, and correct injuries to the upper neck. This is achieved by a procedure that is designed to 1. determine the nature and extent of the spinal injury, 2. determine disruption to nervous system function using a form of thermography, 3. determine how long the spinal injury has been present and the prospects for correction.
It is important to also note that Subluxation is not the only way Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms can develop, please consider trauma to the facial bone(s), or tumor, etc. which can also damage the nerve anywhere along its path. With that said the most commonly overlooked source of these problems is in fact due to a Subluxation. The bottom line is that a Subluxation is a neuro-vascular-degenerative disorder that interferes with the nervous systems ability to communicate back and forth with the body and therefore produces some sort of dysfunction. What type of problem develops from a Subluxation depends on a several different factors such as: 1. the nature and extent of the spinal injury, 2. how long has the injury been present?, 3. most importantly the patients unique anatomy in the upper cervical spinal area. As an example it is known that there are over 83 different variations of how the blood flows in and out of the head. It is common knowledge that whatever structures in the body don't get enough blood, will not function properly or that same blood can create congestion and a form of hydrostatic back pressure, also decreasing oxygenation and nutrition to tissues. This creates a situation where tissues can be damaged faster than they can be repaired, thus resulting in symptoms and dysfunction (not only trigeminal neuralgia, think of multiple sclerosis, headaches etc.). It is also common knowledge that a small amount of pressure or irritation to the brain stem or central nervous system structures can cause neurological dysfunction. Are You A Candidate For Upper Cervical Care?
Renowned author and upper cervical advocate, Pastor James Tomasi knows the agony firsthand, having fought the pain of Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) for 12 years. In his book, “what Time tuesday?”, Tomasi details his struggle with Trigeminal Neuralgia:
“…the pain started as a series of jolts that progressively became a steady throbbing pain. Sometimes, it was like a drill going through my molars in my upper right jaw. Then, it would suddenly stop. Certain things would trigger the pain: a slight breeze, a touch with a toothbrush, soap on my cheek, opening my mouth, speaking, turning my head too fast, etc., and then the ‘beast’ would return with a vengeance. Other times, I would awaken to the sensation of an electric drill driving electric bits into the back of my eyeball. It was so unbearable that I would scream out loud while I held the pillow over my face…” Dr. Grayson Blom works with a nationwide group of Doctors expertly trained and specializing in the Upper Cervical procedure. Dr. Grayson Blom is also one of the few Doctors in the state of Idaho trained and certified in the Upper Cervical procedure. We are dedicated to helping patients just like you who suffer from trigeminal neuralgia symptoms, headaches, migraines, multiple sclerosis symptoms, neck pain, back pain and other spinal-related disorders. And right now, our office is offering a COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION to determine if you are a candidate for Upper Cervical care. Take the first step toward reclaiming your health… WHAT DO I DO NOW? Call our office (208) 559-0541 or fill out the consult request form above.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Specialist
5975 W. Overland Rd. Boise, Idaho 83709 (208) 559-0541 REFERENCES: (click here, view bottom of page)
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care For The Correction of Migraine Headaches?The GOAL of upper cervical chiropractic care is to systematically locate and correct spinal problems in the upper neck. We do this with a specialized procedure designed to: 1. determine the nature and extent of the damage to the neck. 2. determine the nature and extent of interference to nervous system function using thermography. 3. determine how long the spinal problem has been present and what it will take to correct it. Are You A Candidate For Upper Cervical Care?Dr. Grayson Blom works with a nationwide group of Doctors expertly trained and specializing in the Upper Cervical Procedure. Dr. Blom is also one of the few Doctors in the state of Idaho trained and certified in the Upper Cervical Procedure. We are dedicated to helping patients just like you who suffer from migraine's, headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and other spinal-related disorders. And right now, our office is offering a COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION to determine if you are a candidate for Upper Cervical care. Take the first step toward reclaiming your health… Call our office directly at (208) 559-0541, or fill out a consult request form.  Upper Cervical Health Centers Boise 5975 W. Overland Road Boise, Idaho 83709 |
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