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Because of
they way
your spine
is designed,
abnormal
spinal
function can
rub, pinch,
irritate, or
choke the
delicate
tissues of
the spinal
cord and
nerve roots.
While
commonly
associated
with spinal
problems,
the pinched
nerve
(compressive
lesion) is
actually
quite rare.
Researchers
suggest that
only 10% to
15% of
spinal-related
problems are
caused by
direct
pressure of
bone on
nerve
tissue!
Sometimes,
this problem
can result
in numbness,
burning, or
a "pins and
needles"
feeling.
More
frequently,
nerves are
irritated
(facilitative
lesion) by
improperly
functioning
spinal
structures.
This is
caused when
nerve tissue
is
stretched,
twisted, or
irritated by
malfunctioning
spinal
curves.
Nervous
system
impairment
can affect
the tissues,
organs, and
systems of
the body,
increasing
the
susceptibility
of disease
and ill
health.
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