Salt Lake County's Top-rated Chiropractor for Pinched Nerves
Written by Dr. Steven Chalk, DC and Dr. Dustin Creer, DC · Freedom Integrated Medicine, South Jordan, UT · Last updated October 2026
Freedom Integrated Medicine is the top-rated chiropractor for pinched nerves in South Jordan and Draper. We treat pinched nerves in the neck, back, shoulder, arm, hip, and leg every week. A pinched nerve happens when nearby tissue presses on a nerve and sends pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness down its pathway. Our chiropractor for pinched nerve care finds the exact spot of compression and takes the pressure off it, without medication and without surgery, so the nerve can heal. More than 300 five-star Google reviews come from patients across Salt Lake County. Everything starts with our $49 New Patient Special, which includes a one-on-one consultation with a doctor, a full exam, and X-rays to find the root cause before we recommend anything.
Can a Chiropractor Help With a Pinched Nerve?
Yes. A chiropractor for pinched nerve pain helps because the problem is mechanical, meaning something is physically pressing on the nerve, and our job is to relieve that pressure so it stops firing pain signals. If you have had a sharp ache, numbness, or pins and needles for days or weeks and pills have not fixed it, you are exactly who we help most often in our South Jordan clinic. Most patients have already tried medication and waiting it out, and none of it reached the source, so we find where the nerve is trapped and free it.
How Our Chiropractors Find and Fix the Source
A pinched nerve is a compression problem. The Mayo Clinic notes that “a pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons”. That pressure usually comes from a bulging or herniated disc, a stiff joint, arthritis and bone spurs, or muscles tightened by poor posture or an old injury.
When you come in, we do not guess. We take X-rays and run tests to pinpoint where the nerve is being squeezed, then take the pressure off with precise adjustments and, when a disc is involved, spinal decompression around the nerve root. You can see the traction therapy we use on our spinal decompression page.
The Pinched Nerves We Treat, From Your Neck to Your Foot
A pinched nerve often hurts in one place while the real compression sits elsewhere, so we treat the source rather than only the spot that aches. There is more on our neck and back pain page and our sciatica page.
Pinched Nerve in the Neck
A pinched nerve in the neck, or cervical radiculopathy, sends pain, numbness, or tingling into the shoulder and arm. We free the cervical nerve with adjustments, adding gentle decompression when a disc is involved.
Pinched Nerve in the Back
The back holds the nerve roots that feed most of the body, so a pinched nerve here can stay local or travel down a limb. We pinpoint the level on X-ray and free it at the source.
Pinched Nerve in the Upper Back
An upper back pinched nerve usually traces to posture and desk hours, showing up as a sharp spot between the shoulder blades. Adjustments to the mid-spine restore motion and relieve it.
Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back
A pinched nerve in the lower back is the most likely to radiate, running pain down the buttock and leg. Adjustments and spinal decompression take pressure off the lumbar nerve root.
Pinched Nerve in the Shoulder
Shoulder pain, numbness, or weakness often starts as a pinched nerve in the neck rather than the shoulder joint. We treat the true source so the shoulder settles.
Pinched Nerve in the Shoulder Blade
That deep, burning knot between the shoulder blades is usually a nerve compressed higher up in the neck or upper back. Freeing it there stops the referred pain.
Pinched Nerve in the Arm
Aching, tingling, or a fallen-asleep feeling down the arm typically comes from a compressed nerve root in the neck. We restore motion there to quiet the whole arm.
Pinched Nerve in the Elbow
Sharp pain or tingling at the elbow can come from a nerve pinched at the joint or referred from the neck. Our exam tells us which, so treatment targets the real cause.
Pinched Nerve in the Wrist
Wrist numbness and tingling, including carpal tunnel patterns, can involve the wrist itself or a nerve pinched higher up. We check the whole pathway before we treat.
Pinched Nerve in the Hand
Numbness, tingling, or a weakening grip in the hand usually traces to a compressed nerve in the neck or wrist. We find where the signal is choked and take the pressure off.
Pinched Nerve in the Hip
A pinched nerve felt in the hip often begins in the lower back, sending pain into the hip and buttock. Adjustments and decompression relieve the lumbar source.
Pinched Nerve in the Leg
Pain, numbness, or heaviness down the leg is the classic sciatica pattern from a pinched nerve in the lower back. We take pressure off the nerve root that feeds the leg.
Pinched Nerve in the Foot
Numbness or a heavy, dead feeling in the foot can come from a nerve pinched in the lower back or lower down the leg. We trace it to the source and treat it there.
What Your Experience Will Be Like
Your first call
When you call, our friendly front desk staff will get you scheduled at a time that works for you. Parking is easy, and we are right off Daybreak Parkway in South Jordan, a short drive from Draper, Riverton, Herriman, and West Jordan.
The $49 New Patient Special
Your first visit is the $49 New Patient Special, which includes a one-on-one consultation with one of our doctors, a full exam, and X-rays. The exam tells us which nerve is involved, and the X-rays show the alignment, joints, and any arthritis or disc issue behind the compression. We do not treat anyone until we know what is causing the pain.
Your report of findings
We then walk you through what we found, show you your images, and lay out a personalized plan. We only recommend treatment we believe will help you, and if your case needs a surgeon or a different specialist, we will tell you plainly and point you there. You will know the plan and the cost before you decide anything.
Treatment and progress
Adjustments are quick, and most patients find them a relief. Depending on your case we may pair them with decompression or laser therapy. Many patients notice the sharp edges of the pain easing within the first couple of weeks, with numbness and tingling improving more gradually as the nerve recovers. We track your progress so you can see it week by week.
Why Patients Choose Freedom Integrated Medicine
Under one roof we bring together spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments, cold laser therapy, and regenerative medicine like stem cell and PRP, so we can take the pressure off the nerve and help the surrounding tissue heal at a deep and lasting level, rather than quieting the pain for an afternoon.
Because we treat what is compressing the nerve instead of masking what you feel, our goal is getting you back to working, sleeping, and moving without surgery or medication. Dr. Chalk has performed more than 75,000 adjustments and wrote a book on nerve-related and degenerative conditions, and Dr. Alec leads our regenerative medicine program with a background in pain management. Both of us treat and explain everything in English and Spanish.
Featured in the Salt Lake Tribune, the Deseret News, and on Telemundo, we are the top-rated and most trusted regenerative medicine clinic in Salt Lake County, with more than 300 five-star Google reviews from patients across South Jordan, Draper, Sandy, and West Jordan. Thousands came to us after being told to just live with it, and left moving again.
What Our Patients Say
We could describe what relief looks like, but our patients say it better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chiropractor help with a pinched nerve?
Yes, a chiropractor can help a pinched nerve by relieving the physical pressure that is compressing it. Restoring normal motion to the joint or disc crowding the nerve often eases pain, numbness, and tingling without medication or surgery.
What does a pinched nerve feel like?
A pinched nerve usually feels like sharp or burning pain, numbness, tingling like pins and needles, or muscle weakness along the path of the nerve, and symptoms often feel worse at night.
What causes a pinched nerve?
A pinched nerve is caused by surrounding tissue pressing on it, most often from a herniated or bulging disc, arthritis and bone spurs, joint stiffness, or repetitive strain.
What are the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the neck and shoulder?
A pinched nerve in the neck and shoulder typically causes neck pain, an aching shoulder, and pain, numbness, or tingling that travels into the arm and hand, often with a weaker grip.
What are the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the lower back?
A pinched nerve in the lower back usually causes low back pain plus pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates into the buttock, hip, leg, or foot, the pattern most people call sciatica.
How do chiropractors fix a pinched nerve?
Chiropractors fix a pinched nerve by locating the exact point of compression and using targeted adjustments, and often decompression, to take pressure off it, after confirming the source with an exam and X-rays.
How long does a pinched nerve last?
A mild pinched nerve can settle in a few days, while a more compressed nerve can last weeks or months, especially if the cause is not addressed.
How long does a pinched nerve take to heal?
Many pinched nerves improve within a few weeks of consistent care, though nerves compressed for a long time heal more gradually, with pain usually easing before the numbness and tingling do.
Can a pinched nerve cause dizziness?
A pinched nerve in the upper neck can contribute to dizziness, because the joints and nerves there influence balance and head position.
Can a pinched nerve cause headaches?
Yes, an irritated nerve in the neck can cause headaches, often felt at the base of the skull and radiating up the back of the head.
Can a pinched nerve affect your whole body?
A pinched nerve can affect areas well beyond where it is compressed, because nerves carry signals to distant muscles and skin.
Can a pinched nerve heal on its own?
A mildly pinched nerve can sometimes settle on its own with rest, but pain, numbness, or weakness that lasts more than a week or keeps returning usually needs the cause addressed.
How do I treat a pinched nerve in the neck?
The most reliable way to treat a pinched nerve in the neck is to relieve the compression at its source with a proper exam, targeted adjustments, and, when a disc is involved, gentle decompression.
How do I release a pinched nerve in the shoulder blade?
A pinched nerve felt in the shoulder blade is usually released by treating the neck or upper back where the nerve is actually compressed, since that is the true source.
How do I relieve or fix a pinched nerve in the lower back?
A pinched nerve in the lower back is relieved by taking pressure off the compressed nerve root, most effectively through adjustments and spinal decompression that create space around the disc. Correcting the underlying disc or joint issue is what makes it last.
How do I sleep with a pinched nerve in the neck?
To sleep with a pinched nerve in the neck, keep your neck neutral with a supportive pillow, sleep on your back or side, and avoid sleeping on your stomach.
What happens if you leave a pinched nerve untreated?
Leaving a pinched nerve untreated can turn temporary symptoms into lasting ones, including chronic pain and, in some cases, permanent numbness or muscle weakness, so addressing it early gives the best outcome.
Can you get a pinched nerve from sleeping wrong?
Yes, sleeping in an awkward position can pinch a nerve, most often in the neck or shoulder, leaving you stiff and sore with tingling in the morning, and repeated episodes point to an underlying joint issue.
Can a pinched nerve cause radiating pain down your arm or leg?
Yes, radiating pain down the arm or leg is one of the clearest signs of a pinched nerve, coming from a compressed nerve root in the neck or lower back.
Can stress and tension cause a pinched nerve?
Stress and tension can contribute to a pinched nerve by tightening the muscles around the neck and shoulders until they compress a nerve.
What's the difference between a pinched nerve and sciatica?
A pinched nerve is any nerve compressed by surrounding tissue, while sciatica is one type, affecting the sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back down the leg. Sciatica is a pinched nerve, but not every pinched nerve is sciatica.
Who is the best chiropractor for a pinched nerve in Salt Lake County?
Freedom Integrated Medicine in South Jordan is the top-rated chiropractic clinic for pinched nerve relief serving South Jordan, Draper, and the surrounding Salt Lake County area, with more than 300 five-star Google reviews. Its trusted and licensed doctors have helped hundreds of patients heal pinched nerve pain with advanced regenerative medicine.
How do I get started with a chiropractor for pinched nerves?
You get started by booking the $49 New Patient Special, which includes a one-on-one consultation, a full exam, and X-rays to find the root cause of your pinched nerve. Call us at (801) 571-1338 or schedule online, and our friendly front desk staff will find you a time.
Come See Us in South Jordan
If a pinched nerve has been stealing your sleep, your grip, or your walk, we would be glad to find what is causing it and help you get free of it. We serve South Jordan, Draper, Daybreak, Riverton, Herriman, Sandy, West Jordan, and the wider Salt Lake County area, and getting started is as simple as booking the $49 New Patient Special so we can find the root cause first. When you are ready, that is the place to start.
Freedom Integrated Medicine
4775 W. Daybreak Parkway, STE 102, South Jordan, UT 84009
Phone: (801) 571-1338
Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Meet The Doctors
About Your Doctors
Dr. Steven Chalk, DC
Dr. Steven Chalk, DC founded Freedom Integrated Medicine after a bulged disc in his own twenties showed him what it feels like to be told to just live with it. He holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Science from BYU and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker University, has performed more than 75,000 adjustments, and is the author of "The Future of Healing," a book on neuropathy and degenerative knee conditions. Dr. Chalk treats patients in English and Spanish.
Dr. Alec Laracuente, NMD, PhD
Dr. Alec Laracuente, NMD, PhD is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor with a PhD in Integrative Medicine and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Turabo, Puerto Rico. He completed a Family Practice and Pain Management Residency at the Institute of Pain Care of the Caribbean and leads our regenerative medicine program for spinal conditions, knee pain, and neuropathy. He treats patients in English and Spanish. After Hurricane Maria, he was recruited by the Department of Homeland Security to help with the Puerto Rico recovery for three years.
Dr. Dustin Creer, DC
Dr. Dustin Creer, DC, MS Sports Medicine earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master's of Sports Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, after an undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Science from Utah Valley University. He has trained across multiple chiropractic disciplines and worked with athletes at every level, from youth and amateur to professional and Olympic, and he favors holistic, gentle techniques tailored to each patient. Over his career he has performed well over 100,000 adjustments.