Upper Cervical Chiropractor for Trigeminal Neuralgia in White Plains, NY

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic condition affecting a large nerve in the head. For sufferers, it can cause extreme, sudden-onset pain. There is currently no cure for TN, but many patients turn to a chiropractor for Trigeminal Neuralgia to help manage the condition.

At Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, our team provides specialized, compassionate upper cervical care for trigeminal neuralgia. We offer a world-class facility, and our team has the tools and knowledge to help relieve some of your pain.

TN affects the fifth cranial (trigeminal) nerve. Some research suggests TN may result from trauma to the trigeminal nerve resulting in nerve compression and loss of its protective coating. Other research indicates the cause may be biochemical changes or a compressed blood vessel. Regardless of the cause, most studies agree TN symptoms themselves stem from the damaged nerve remaining highly active.

TN symptoms include high levels of pain, which can feel like an electric shock. The pain affects the face, usually on the right side, and can last for a few seconds or a few minutes. Patients may experience a series of such pains within a short period of time.

Over time, TN symptoms tend to get worse, and doctors traditionally prescribe medication for the pain. However, as the pain increases, patients need more and more medication to cope. Eventually, doctors may recommend surgery as a last resort.

The trigeminal nerve divides into the ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular, each providing sensation to different areas of the face. Depending on which branch of the nerve experiences irritation, you may feel pain from trigeminal neuralgia anywhere in your face. People with trigeminal neuralgia commonly experience intense pain in the lower half of their face.

Typically, trigeminal neuralgia will begin with a tingling or numb sensation in the face, followed by short bursts of pain lasting seconds to minutes until the pain becomes continuous. You may continue to experience flare-ups for weeks or months after the initial incident, followed by a painless period that may last for years. While this pain may seem to disappear, it can come back with greater intensity, making it essential to develop a treatment plan with your chiropractor.