Conditions & Procedures

Nerve Impingement 

Nerve Impingement Syndrome (NIS), also known as subluxation, is a condition of the spine in which the vertebras are misaligned and place pressure on a nerve. Nerves are responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body. When these signals are interfered with, one can experience pain or discomfort in the local area.

Causes of Nerve Impingement Syndrome include physical trauma to the spine such as accidents, falls, and injuries, a poor diet or poor posture. Lack of appropriate exercise can also cause the spine to misalign due to weak muscles.

NIS can bring about headaches, mood swings, sleep disturbances, excessive fatigue, allergies and sinus problems, and even digestive troubles.

A variety of diagnostic measures are available to determine if NIS is present. X-ray imaging is a common diagnostic tool. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used if the x-ray does not clearly show the subluxation but symptoms indicate it is present. Other more advanced procedures can be used to assess electrical activity in a nerve, determine if an infection is present, or reveal microscopic tears in tissues that may be compounding the problem.