03/27/2026
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Neuralgia literally means nerve pain โก. It happens when a nerve becomes irritated or inflamed, often due to pressure or compression. The most common example is sciatica, where pain travels down the leg, but neuralgia can also affect the arms (brachial neuralgia) or even the face.
๐ง In most cases, neuralgia is caused by disc inflammation and postural misalignment in the spine. When posture breaks down, discs can swell and place pressure on nearby nerves. Over time, that pressure creates nerve inflammation (neuritis), which can eventually turn into intense nerve painโneuralgia.
๐งโโ๏ธ The solution starts at the source. When we correct posture and spinal alignment, pressure is taken off the nerve, inflammation decreases, and the nerve can begin to heal. As the nerve heals, pain often fades and normal function can return.