Nerve Pain

Nerve pain, or neuropathic pain, occurs when nerves are damaged or dysfunctional, leading to discomfort, tingling, or sharp pain. This type of pain can significantly impact your quality of life, affecting your ability to perform daily activities and enjoy life. At Southern Coast Spine & Pain Specialists, we offer expert care and advanced treatments to help manage and alleviate nerve pain.

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Symptoms of Nerve Pain

Nerve pain can present in different ways, including:

• Sharp, stabbing, or burning pain.
• Tingling or “pins and needles” sensation.
• Numbness or decreased sensation in affected areas.
• Increased sensitivity to touch or pain from stimuli that wouldn’t normally cause discomfort.
• Weakness in the affected limbs.

Understanding Nerve Pain

Nerve pain can result from various conditions that affect the nervous system, including:

• Diabetic Neuropathy: High blood sugar levels from diabetes can damage peripheral nerves, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling, often in the feet and hands.
• Sciatica: Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve can cause pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg.
• Radiculopathy: When a nerve root in the spine is compressed or irritated, it can lead to pain that radiates along the path of the affected nerve.
• Postherpetic Neuralgia: A complication of shingles, this condition causes persistent nerve pain in the area where the shingles rash occurred.
• Peripheral Neuropathy: Damage to the peripheral nerves can result from various causes, including infections, injuries, or exposure to toxins.
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): A chronic pain condition that often develops after an injury, affecting the limbs and causing severe pain and sensitivity.

Personalized Care for Nerve Pain

Our goal at Southern Coast Spine & Pain Specialists is to provide individualized care that addresses the root cause of your nerve pain. Our expert team will work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan aimed at reducing your pain, improving your function, and enhancing your overall quality of life.

If nerve pain is affecting your daily life, don’t wait to seek help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore effective treatment options designed to provide relief and support your journey toward better health.