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Radiculopathy — nerve root compression causing radiating pain along the nerve's pathway — responds well to SOT chiropractic decompression. Most cases can be resolved without surgery or epidural injections.
Radiculopathy occurs when a spinal nerve root is compressed or irritated at its point of exit from the spinal canal. In the lumbar spine, this causes pain, numbness, and weakness radiating into the buttock, leg, and foot (lumbar radiculopathy / sciatica). In the cervical spine, it causes radiating arm pain, numbness, and weakness (cervical radiculopathy). Common causes include herniated discs, bone spurs, and foraminal stenosis. The distribution of symptoms accurately identifies the compressed nerve root level.
SOT chiropractic care for radiculopathy focuses on opening the intervertebral foramen through precise spinal correction and disc traction. Dr. Foss uses flexion-distraction technique to decompress the affected disc and nerve root, and category-appropriate pelvic work to normalize the overall spinal mechanics driving foraminal narrowing. For cervical radiculopathy, gentle upper cervical and mid-cervical corrections reduce nerve root pressure. Most patients experience significant reduction in radiating pain within the first few weeks of care, often avoiding surgery and epidural steroid injections.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:
Patented unfocused shock waves spread over a broad treatment area to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and activate stem cells — promoting cellular regeneration and long-term pain relief.
Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
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Radiculopathy is dysfunction of a spinal nerve root, producing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the area the nerve supplies. Cervical radiculopathy produces arm/hand symptoms; lumbar radiculopathy produces leg symptoms. Common causes include disc herniation, foraminal stenosis, and bony osteophytes.
SOT identifies the exact nerve root involved and applies a category-appropriate correction sequence — particularly Category III protocols for disc-involved radiculopathy. Non-rotational adjustments restore segmental motion without aggravating the disc. SoftWave therapy and Class IV laser reduce nerve root inflammation. Most patients see meaningful relief within 6–10 visits.
Most patients improve within 12–20 visits over 8–12 weeks. Severe radiculopathy with significant motor weakness or progressive neurological deficit warrants surgical consultation alongside conservative care. Maintenance visits monthly help prevent recurrence.
Yes, with appropriate technique. SOT is widely chosen specifically for radicular cases because it avoids rotational force on the involved segments. Dr. Foss reviews imaging when available and screens for red flags warranting surgical referral (cauda equina symptoms, progressive motor loss) before initiating conservative care.
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