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TINGLING IN FINGERS TREATMENT – SAN DIEGO, CA
Could A Neck Problem Be Causing Your Finger Tingling, Numbness, Or Hand Symptoms?
Tingling in the fingers can be frustrating, concerning, and sometimes even frightening.
For some people, the symptoms come and go.
For others, the tingling becomes constant and may eventually progress to numbness, weakness, or loss of grip strength.
Many patients initially assume the problem is located in their:
- Hand
- Wrist
- Fingers
- Forearm
However, one of the most overlooked causes of finger tingling may actually originate in the neck.
At The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego, many patients seeking treatment for tingling in the fingers have been diagnosed with:
- Cervical Disc Herniation
- Cervical Disc Bulge
- Pinched Nerve In The Neck
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Foraminal Stenosis
- Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
The first step is identifying where the symptoms are truly coming from.
"SURGERY WAS MY NEXT OPTION"
**“I’ve been seeing Dr. Boelk for almost 4 years and it’s been one of the best medical decisions I’ve made in my life. I was diagnosed with severe cervical disc bulging with dizziness, neck pain, and arm/hand numbness and tingling. After trying different chiropractors, traction machines, and pain management doctors, I was told surgery was my next option.
Then I found Dr. Boelk, who explained how spinal decompression could help. My pain level went from a 7 down to a 3 after a few intensive sessions, and then to a 1–2 with maintenance care. During my last MRI, the images showed my cervical spine back in normal position.
I’m continuing maintenance and I’m thankful I found him. He is practical, professional, and one of my favorite doctors. I highly recommend giving him a chance.”**
— Justine Lai
SCHEDULE A NO-CHARGE CONSULTATION TO SEE IF YOU MAY BE A CANDIDATE
A no-charge consultation with Dr. Cassidy Boelk DC may include:
✔ Review Of Symptoms
✔ MRI Review (If Available)
✔ Discussion Of Previous Treatment
✔ Discussion Of Potential Treatment Options
✔ Determination Of Whether You May Be A Candidate
Please Note:
⚠️ Not Every Patient Qualifies
⚠️ Not Every Patient Can Avoid Surgery
⚠️ Not Every Patient Is A Candidate
⚠️ Dr. Boelk Will Always Be Honest About Whether He Believes He Can Help
Because Dr. Boelk personally performs consultations and MRI reviews himself, consultation availability is limited.
WHY DO MY FINGERS TINGLE?
Finger tingling is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
There are many possible causes, including:
- Nerve Irritation
- Cervical Disc Herniation
- Pinched Nerve In The Neck
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Diabetes
- Certain Medical Conditions
This is why proper evaluation is so important.
The goal is not simply treating the symptom.
The goal is determining what is causing the symptom.
CAN A NECK PROBLEM CAUSE TINGLING IN THE FINGERS?
Absolutely.
Many people are surprised to learn that nerves traveling into the fingers originate in the cervical spine.
When a cervical disc begins irritating a nearby nerve, symptoms may travel:
✔ Into The Shoulder
✔ Into The Arm
✔ Into The Forearm
✔ Into The Hand
✔ Into The Fingers
Depending on which nerve is involved, tingling may affect:
- The Thumb
- The Index Finger
- The Middle Finger
- The Ring Finger
- The Pinky Finger
This is one reason symptom location can provide important clues during examination.
WHAT IS CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY?
Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve exiting the neck becomes irritated or compressed.
Patients may experience:
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Burning Pain
- Weakness
- Loss Of Grip Strength
- Pain Traveling Down The Arm
Many patients diagnosed with a "pinched nerve" are actually suffering from cervical radiculopathy.
WHY DOES THE TINGLING OFTEN GET WORSE AT NIGHT?
This is one of the most common complaints patients report.
Examples include:
"My hand falls asleep while I'm sleeping."
"I wake up with tingling in my fingers."
"I have to shake my hand out several times a night."
Sleeping posture may contribute.
Neck position may contribute.
Existing nerve irritation may contribute.
For some patients, symptoms become most noticeable when they finally slow down and stop moving.
WHY CERVICAL DISC INJURIES CAN BECOME CHRONIC
One challenge with cervical discs is their limited blood supply.
Most tissues receive direct blood flow carrying:
- Oxygen
- Nutrients
- Growth Factors
- Healing Components
Spinal discs are different.
Instead, they rely heavily on:
- Fluid Exchange
- Nutrient Diffusion
- Oxygen Diffusion
- Movement
Think of a sponge.
If a sponge remains compressed continuously, fluid movement becomes restricted.
Many clinicians believe a similar process may occur within injured spinal discs.
This may help explain why some patients continue experiencing symptoms for months or even years.
WHY MANY TREATMENTS HELP TEMPORARILY
Many patients arrive after trying:
- Massage Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Chiropractic Care
- Medications
- Injections
- Traction
Many of these treatments may provide real benefits.
However, some patients have multiple overlapping issues:
- Disc Injury
- Nerve Irritation
- Postural Problems
- Joint Dysfunction
- Weakness
- Stability Deficits
Addressing only one factor may not completely resolve the problem.
This is one reason symptoms often improve temporarily before returning.
WHY NON-SURGICAL CERVICAL DECOMPRESSION WAS DEVELOPED
One goal of cervical decompression is reducing pressure affecting injured discs and nearby nerves.
The goal is not to simply cover up symptoms.
The goal is to improve the environment surrounding the injured area.
Many clinicians believe reducing pressure within the disc may help create a more favorable environment for recovery.
This is one reason cervical decompression has become increasingly popular among patients seeking conservative treatment options before considering surgery.
WHY PATIENTS TRUST DR. BOELK
One reason physicians, former patients, family members, and friends continue referring patients to Dr. Boelk is because he is willing to tell patients when treatment is not appropriate.
**“I decided to see Dr. Boelk after a pretty gnarly motocoss neck injury. At the Hospital I was at, I felt I was getting pressured into a surgery which I refused. A friend of a friend referred him after Dr. Boelk successfully treated his broken back.
Dr. Boelk is a compassionate individual who truly cares about his patients. He looked at my MRI images, explained what he saw and potential routes for recovery. He could not treat me as I have to wait until the fracture in my neck heals, but the level of professionalism, compassion, caring and knowledge displayed by him was exceptional.
He also recommended to seek an additional opinion form another neurosurgeon. My experience was that he really cares and he's not someone who would take advantage of the situation someone's in (unlike some other doctors). I will definitely be back and already recommended him to others as well! Thank you Dr. Boelk!”**
— Jan H., San Marcos, CA
WHY PATIENTS SEEK OUT DR. CASSIDY BOELK DC
✔ Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor
✔ Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist
✔ Nearly 22 Years Of Clinical Experience
✔ Founder, Spinal Decompression Training Academy
✔ Founder Of One Of California's Largest Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Practices
✔ Founding Member, American Spinal Decompression Society
✔ Member, International Disc Education Association
✔ California X-Ray Radiation Supervisor & Operator
✔ More Than 100,000 Spinal Decompression Treatments Performed
✔ Operates 7 DRX9000 Systems
✔ Trains Doctors Nationwide
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The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center Of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123
📞 619-298-0800
If you are experiencing tingling in the fingers, hand numbness, arm pain, or have been diagnosed with a cervical disc injury or pinched nerve, a no-charge consultation may help determine whether conservative treatment options may be appropriate.
Because Dr. Boelk personally performs consultations and MRI reviews himself, consultation availability is limited.