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Exercises for Correcting Nerve Tension in the Spine

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Joe King, M.S.

Nerve tension in your spine can occur in any part of your back. Bulging or degenerative discs that affect the spinal canal are the most common causes of nerve tension, and can cause significant discomfort, numbness and loss of function.

Joe King began writing fitness and nutrition articles in 2001 for the "Journal of Hyperplasia Research" and Champion Nutrition. As a personal trainer, he has been helping clients reach their fitness goals for more than a decade. King holds a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from California State University, Hayward, and a Master of Science in exercise physiology from California State University, East Bay.