Clinically reviewed by Dr. Seth Hill, DC, President, Auto Injury Chiropractic. Last reviewed October 2026.

Tingling, numbness, burning, or shooting pain can all point to an irritated or compressed nerve. For many nerve-compression problems, such as a pinched nerve in the neck or low back, hands-on care and nerve-glide exercises can help. A 2017 review found nerve-glide exercises eased pain in chronic low back pain and chronic neck-and-arm pain, but not most carpal tunnel symptoms (Basson et al., 2017).¹ After a car accident, Oregon PIP usually covers the exam and care.

Electrical stimulation therapy for nerve-related pain

What chiropractic can and cannot do

Chiropractic care is well suited to nerve symptoms caused by compression or misalignment, including pinched nerves, herniated discs, sciatica, and cervical radiculopathy. By restoring alignment and motion, it reduces the pressure irritating the nerve. For nerve damage from disease or severe trauma, we evaluate and refer or co-manage as appropriate.

For a pinched nerve in the neck from a disc, research on its usual course found most people improve a lot within 4 to 6 months, though full recovery can take 2 to 3 years (Wong et al., 2014).² Your re-exams track how you’re responding.

Nerve symptoms after a crash

Car accidents commonly compress nerves through disc and soft-tissue injury, and symptoms may be delayed. An exam, and imaging when needed, identifies the source before care begins.

Care at all three clinics

We offer same-day appointments in Oregon City, Milwaukie, and Troutdale, with licensed massage therapists on staff. After a car accident in Oregon, your PIP coverage typically covers reasonable and necessary care. We bill your PIP claim directly and verify your coverage before your first visit. Book a visit and we will get you in.

Common questions

Can a chiropractor help with nerve damage?

For nerve symptoms from compression or misalignment, yes. For nerve damage from disease or severe trauma, we evaluate and refer or co-manage.

What are signs of a pinched nerve?

Tingling, numbness, burning, or shooting pain, sometimes with weakness, along the nerve.

Is nerve pain after a crash covered?

Oregon PIP typically covers reasonable and necessary care after a crash. We bill your PIP claim directly and verify your coverage before your first visit.

References

Basson A, Olivier B, Ellis R, Coppieters M, Stewart A, Mudzi W. The effectiveness of neural mobilization for neuromusculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(9):593-615. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7117. PMID 28704626.
Wong JJ, Côté P, Quesnele JJ, Stern PJ, Mior SA. The course and prognostic factors of symptomatic cervical disc herniation with radiculopathy: a systematic review of the literature. Spine J. 2014;14(8):1781-1789. doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2014.02.032. PMID 24614255.

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