Understanding Pinched Nerves
A pinched nerve occurs when the bone, cartilage, muscles, or tendons surrounding a nerve compress it, resulting in pain that feels like tingling, numbness, or burning. While you can pinch a nerve anywhere in your body, it’s more common to pinch a nerve in your back, which can feel like a pain in your back, neck, hips, legs, and even feet.
There are many ways to pinch a nerve, but ultimately, the affected nerve is compressed. For example, a herniated disc in the spine can pinch a nerve, but so can arthritis. Injuries, playing sports, and repetitive motions can also pinch nerves.
Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve usually feels like tingling, numbness, or burning, though it can also feel like a dull, aching pain. In more severe cases, you may experience muscle weakness. The pain may come and go or be constant and can be mild or severe. You may feel pain along the affected nerve or somewhere else. For example, sciatica is a pinched nerve in your spine, but your only symptom may be a slight numbness between your toes.
You may experience pinched nerve pain after sitting for a long time or engaging in certain activities, like golfing or playing tennis. In other cases, the pain can be chronic and interfere with your daily life. A pinched nerve in your neck may make it difficult to look to one side or the other or even straight ahead.
Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment for Pinched Nerves
Untreated nerve compression can damage nerve function and cause chronic pain. Chiropractic care and adjustments can alleviate pressure on the nerve, reduce your pain, and help prevent a recurrence.
- Noninvasive. Though surgery may be the best treatment for severe cases, chiropractic care is a noninvasive option that can reduce the swelling and inflammation that’s pinching your nerve.
- Drug-free. Over-the-counter pain medications can reduce your pinched nerve pain, but it’s not a long-term solution. While some pinched nerves heal on their own, not all do, and chiropractic is a drug–free solution that relieves nerve compression.
- Improves range of motion. A pinched nerve makes it difficult to move your joints freely. You may feel stiffness in your joints and muscles, or avoid certain movements to prevent pain. Chiropractic can reduce these sensations and restore the flexibility and range of motion you need to live a healthy life.
Our Seattle Pinched Nerve Care Team
Dr. Kelly Huynh
Dr. Ally Quintos
Dr. Rachel Whyte
Dan Revette
Wes Patterson
Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Kelly Huynh
Dr. Kelly is a chiropractor with enthusiasm for holistic health and a commitment to helping others live their best lives. At the heart of her practice is a belief in the body’s innate ability to heal itself when given the proper support and alignment.
Her journey into chiropractic care was deeply influenced by personal experiences watching her loved ones struggle with health challenges. She sees how chiropractic has benefitted the lives of her family and friends mental and physical health and wants to share that with her community.
Dr. Kelly earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University and is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) to advance her knowledge in working with families and individuals of all ages. She primarily uses Diversified and Thompson techniques alongside trigger point and myofascial release therapies to promote proper healing. Dr. Kelly is also thrilled to offer Torque Release Technique (TRT) – a gentle and precise adjusting method that focuses on restoring balance to the nervous system by addressing the root cause of discomfort and dysfunction.
She commonly helps with headaches, TMJ, extremity injuries, and dysautonomia. Every day, Dr. Kelly sees how physical and emotional stressors can affect the body, and she strives to help as many people as possible become the best version of themselves through chiropractic.
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Dr. Ally Quintos
Dr. Ally is one of those rare extraverted Seattleites. She loves to help others move better and feel better while holding a compassionate, motivating space. As with other providers at Flourish, Dr. Ally believes that any progress in health, no matter how small, is a step forward and should be celebrated. Some days that will be earning a PR at the gym. Other days that will be simply showing up for your appointment. Your best will change from day to day, and it is enough.
Dr. Ally uses chiropractic adjusting, muscle scraping (gua sha), pin and stretch, and therapeutic exercises, while also addressing behavioral modifications, nutrition, and lifestyle factors all for optimal wellness. She is primarily a diversified manual adjuster, and also implements Thompson Drops and instrument-assisted adjustments. Some of her patients prefer instrument-only and that is welcomed by her.
She takes a movement and biomechanics based approach to chiropractic to promote function and wellbeing. As an avid runner, Dr. Ally loves helping people with hip, knee and shoulder injuries. She is amazed at how many people who hike or run have neck and shoulders tension! Aside from sports injuries or helping people continue doing what they love, she also has experience in pediatrics and prenatal, and really enjoys working with children, from 1 month to 17 years old. She loves supporting those who are expecting throughout their pregnancy, whether it be back pain, hip pain or overall wellness.
Dr. Ally returned to Seattle in 2020 to practice and joined Flourish in 2022. When Dr. Ally is outside of the office, she enjoys running, spending time with her family, and playing with her pup, Franklin.
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Dr. Rachel Whyte
Dr. Rachel is a doc originally from Canada who has a passion for self-care and functional movement. Her love for dance and weight-lifting is what led her to study exercise science and physical fitness. From there she decided to pursue a career in Chiropractic medicine so she could help others reach their fitness goals, prevent and rehabilitate injuries, improve function, and get them back to doing what they love. She understands that wellness is a journey and not a destination and lifelong self-care is of the utmost importance. What feeds her love for this field the most is seeing her patients get excited about their health journey, watching them take back control of their lives, and feel confident in their bodies’ abilities, whatever that looks like for them.
It’s important to Dr. Rachel that when you’re in her care you feel safe, respected, and cared for. She knows that seeing a chiropractor for the first time can be intimidating and good communication and a safe space are some of the ways she helps mitigate this. Dr. Rachel meets the patient where they are that day and delivers individualized care with a focus on restoring function, decreasing symptomatology, and optimizing quality of life.
Dr. Rachel studied Chiropractic at the University of Western States where she graduated with degrees in Human Biology and Chiropractic Medicine. She spent her undergraduate studying Kinesiology at the University of Alberta with a focus on exercise science and physical fitness.
Dr. Rachel uses diversified adjusting techniques for joint dysfunction in both the spine and extremities. She also utilizes soft tissue manipulative therapy techniques such as the pin and stretch technique, fascial scraping, and cupping therapy. Dr. Rachel’s treatment room is equipped with a flexion-distraction table which helps decompress the lumbar spine and alleviate pain, especially for those with disc injuries and/or lumbar nerve root compression. She also prescribes rehabilitation exercises and lifestyle modifications so you can stay out of pain and take your health into your own hands at home. Aside from everyday aches and pains, some common sports injuries she treats include plantar fasciitis, muscle strains, ankle sprains, and whiplash injuries, amongst others.
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Javier Monje
Javier has enjoyed working with chiropractic clinics in the Seattle area for the past nine years. He excels in therapeutic massage with the intention of improving posture & helps heal from muscle injury, car accident, or surgery. He educates his clients on self care to progressively reach a point of living without pain. These goals are accomplished through deep tissue massage, trigger point work, sports massage, stretching, myofascial work, and cross-fiber muscle manipulation near the joint. While firm pressure is his strength, relaxation and comfort are still the ideal goal. Javier enjoys working with clients to resolve chronic pain, among other issues. By adjusting each massage to the individual client, he will provide a very specific massage for your needs. When he’s not practicing, Javier enjoys cooking & spending time with his family.
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Dan Revette
As a climber, hiker and all around active person, Dan fell into massage as a way to understand more about the human body and ways to help overcome his various overuse and lifestyle related issues. He takes a holistic approach to massage, focusing on treating the underlying sources of pain, to help alleviate and prevent further injury. After working through multiple rotator cuff strains, finger-pulley tears, and sciatic impingement, Dan has a deep appreciation for what it feels like to lose, regain, lose again and then maintain the ability to do the things he loves. Through his personal and years of being a massage therapist, he’s comfortable working with a broad population, and specializes with rotator cuff and hip issues as well as prenatal massage.
“We go through life moving our bodies in any number of weird and unpredictable ways, and then one day we step off the curb wrong and everything hurts! Life takes a toll and we can be mindful of how these external stressors stack up, but sometimes it takes a little jolt before we get the message.”
Dan completed the massage therapy program at the Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts in 2017 and has been an active LMT since then. His main form of treatment is deep tissue massage with trigger point release and active stretching. He incorporates range of motion techniques as well as softer approaches, such as myofascial release, in his sessions.
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Wes Patterson
Wes (he/they) is a trauma-informed, compassionate medical massage therapist who ensures a safe, healing environment. They are passionate about listening to and partnering with clients to craft a treatment that will be as effective and comfortable as possible. Whether it’s relaxation, working a few knots out of your neck, or seeking relief from back pain—they will work with you to plan a session to meet your goals.
Wes has practiced massage in both spa and clinic environments. His specialty is Relaxation/Swedish massage, but he enjoys integrating other modalities such as Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, deep tissue, Muscle Energy Technique, and CBD or aromatherapy treatments. During a session, Wes does their best to listen to your tissue as well as any feedback you (or your body) provide to ensure your comfort and that the work together is as effective as possible. After a session, Wes will check in about any questions/concerns you may have and will offer simple tips to improve your self-care and make your next session an even more effective experience.
Wes looks forward to the opportunity to join you on your quest towards healing, self-care, and improved quality of life.
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Kim Major
Kim is a healthcare professional at UW Medical Center and is inspired by the dedication and amount of care her peers in the medical field are giving to the community. While Kim loves her job at the hospital, she is more passionate about massage. She possesses qualities that make up an excellent Massage Therapist such as hard working, intuitive, driven, result oriented, empathetic and a calm demeanor.
Kim focuses on pain management, therapeutic or outcome based or integrated massage. Her skills include Relaxing Massages such as General Swedish, Structure Specific (Deep Tissue), Cupping and Hot stone massage. She also offers Medical/Treatment massage such as Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Facilitation, & Deep Transverse Friction. She works as a team with her patients and offers wellness tips or homework to help them heal faster and improve their lives.
Lastly, Kim advocates self-care, self-awareness, and self-love. Walk with them in their journey towards self-care is something she is passionate about. She provides a safe place for her patients to heal and relax.
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Dr. Kelly Perona
Dr. Kelly focuses on intentional healing and pain relief using hot stones, adjustments, focused massage, and stretches to encourage movement in the body, as well as preventive/self-care, posture and general wellbeing.
She is Webster-certified and has studied in the most painless, effective treatment methods available which involve traditional hands-on adjustments or instrument.
From Dr. Kelly: I love connecting with people and holding a supportive space for their needs. I started school to become a dentist with the intent to have a career in helping people. Three years into my schooling, I changed my profession to chiropractic after a car accident so I could focus on treating muscle and joint problems naturally. I love witnessing the exponential improvement chiropractic and massage can bring to whiplash or strains from MVAs, bike accidents, or other collisions. And doing so in a compassionate, validating space.
I have helped musicians, people who bind or brave MTF or FTM surgeries, runners, yoga enthusiasts, people in the restaurant industry, hairstylists, and those with the ever-elusive desk jobs. My mission is to help people live life to their fullest potential. Sometimes that is being able to work throughout the day without pain. Sometimes that is getting out of bed and brushing your teeth. There is no judgement and I am humbled and appreciative to have someone trust me to help them in their goals.
I am familiar with a large variety of body movements and mechanics and have plenty of experience with my own injuries. I also understand that healing from an injury can be difficult because you don’t want to take time off from activity. I don’t want people to settle for merely being out of pain for typical daily activities. Healing properly, to me, means being able to get back into your personal level of activity without discomfort. I’d love to help.
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Our Customized Approached to Pinched Nerve Care
At Flourish Chiropractic Spa, we adopt a holistic and personalized approach to treating pinched nerves. We focus on restoring your health over the long term instead of providing short-term solutions.
Our process includes:
- Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct a thorough examination to determine the cause and extent of your pinched nerve and how it’s impacting your life.
- Personalized Treatment Plan: Develop a customized plan to treat your pinched nerve while addressing your long-term health goals.
- Chiropractic Adjustments: Perform gentle, targeted adjustments to align your spine, reduce inflammation, and relieve pinched nerve pain.
- Therapeutic Exercises: Provide targeted stretching and strengthening exercises to improve flexibility and mobility in your joints and prevent pinched nerves from recurring.
- Lifestyle Advice: Offer guidance on posture, stretching exercises to combat repetitive motions, and other lifestyle enhancements to support your recovery from pinched nerves and prevent recurrence.
- Ongoing Support: Ensure continuous care and follow-up to monitor your progress and adjust treatments as needed.
Complementing Therapies
In addition to chiropractic care and treatment for pinched nerves, Flourish Chiropractic Spa offers complementing therapies to reduce pinched nerve pain and enhance your overall wellness:
- Cupping: Cupping uses special cups to create suction on the back to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote healing of your pinched nerves.
- Massage Therapy: Tense muscles won’t cause a pinched nerve, but they will exacerbate your pain. Massage therapy reduces muscle tension, relaxing the area surrounding the pinched nerve and providing some relief.
- Medical Massage: Though massage therapy can relax muscles and reduce inflammation in the surrounding tissues, deep or intense massage should be avoided as it could make the pinched nerve worse. A medical massage can provide targeted pain relief without intensifying symptoms.
Get The Care You Need
Flourish Chiropractic Spa makes taking the first step toward relieving your pinched nerve pain easy. We encourage you to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and learn more about how our specialized chiropractic and massage services can support your care and recovery. Our caring, compassionate team will discuss your treatment options and partner with you throughout your healing journey.
To book your appointment, call us or use our convenient online scheduling system. We look forward to helping you.
Most Common Disorders We Treat
Pain Management
Chiropractic Care and Adjustments
Relieve pain and improve mobility with personalized chiropractic adjustments.
TMJ Chiropractic Care/Adjustments
Relieve jaw tension and improve comfort with targeted TMJ adjustments and massage therapy.
Sciatica
Ease sciatic nerve pain with targeted adjustments and therapy to relieve pressure and restore comfort.
Back Pain
Reduce back pain and enhance mobility with focused chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic care.
Upper Cervical Pain
Relieve upper cervical discomfort with precise chiropractic adjustments and specialized therapies.
Chiropractic Webster Technique
This protocol helps maintain pelvic alignment and balance throughout pregnancy.
Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
Accident Recovery
Reclaim your mobility and comfort after accidents with personalized rehabilitation plans.
Car Accident Injury
Specialized treatment plans focused on recovery and rehabilitation from auto accident injuries.
Post-Cesarean Chiropractic Rehabilitation
Personalized treatment plans to support postpartum c-section recovery.
Sports Injury
Restore strength and agility with tailored sports rehabilitation and chiropractic care.
Stress & Tension Relief
Massage Therapy
Relieve stress and tension with therapeutic massage techniques designed to relax the body and mind.
Cupping Therapy
Soothe your spine with targeted therapies designed to alleviate back and neck discomfort.
TMJ Massage
Relieve TMJ discomfort with specialized massage techniques to reduce jaw tension and pain.
Pregnancy Massage
Specialized massage therapy designed to provide comfort and relief during pregnancy.