From Nagging to Numb: What to Know About Chronic Nerve Pain After 50

by NW Regen | Aug 11, 2025

Last updated on August 12th, 2025 at 04:09 pm

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You stretch. You ice. You rest. You take ibuprofen when it gets bad.
And still—that pain lingers.

It may show up as a sharp jolt in your hip when you get out of the car, or:

Burning in your lower back.
Tingling down your arm.
Numbness in your fingers.

If this sounds familiar, you may be dealing with chronic nerve pain—and it’s more common than most people realize, especially after 50.

Pain that Doesn’t Quit? It Could Be Your Nerves!

Unlike the aches from a sprain or a pulled muscle, nerve pain often feels electric, sharp, or radiating. It can be caused by:

Repetitive strain (like years of tennis, typing, or cycling)
Spinal compression from aging discs
Scar tissue from past injuries or surgeries
Chronic inflammation irritating nearby nerves

Over time, pain becomes more than just physical—it starts chipping away at the things you love.

The pain interrupts or limits your morning walks, weekend golf, yoga classes, even sleep or focus during the day.

Living with Shoulder pain — WHAT A PAIN! It’s time to stop “just living with it” and look at what’s *actually causing it.* Give us a call. Let’s do this.

There’s More Than One Kind of (Chronic) Pain

At NW Regen, we treat patients in their 50s, 60s, and beyond who are active and motivated—but stuck in a cycle of recurring pain. The first thing we do? Get specific.

Is your pain coming from the nerve itself?
Or is a tight muscle or an inflamed joint?
It could be compressed space nearby putting pressure on that nerve.

Getting the right diagnosis is the key to building an effective treatment plan
— especially when pain has been lingering for months or years.

Many of our patients suffer from a combination of the following:

You can always explore more on our website, just remember we’re here to help – you can contact our office to set up your consultation today so we can help determine what’s causing your pain.

Nerve Pain Hurts—But We Have Solutions!

One of the most effective tools we use at NW Regen for many patients is ultrasound-guided hydrodissection with a regenerative solution like D5W (5% dextrose in water). This procedure gently separates inflamed or stuck tissues from the nerve, relieving pressure and reducing pain.

Other regenerative options like PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or prolotherapy may help rebuild tissue around weakened joints or tendons, helping stabilize the area and prevent the pain from coming back.

And we’re more than injections; we don’t stop at the needle.
Our team works with you on mobility, alignment, and recovery support.

Swimming — **“Let’s help you move better—not just hurt less.” ~ Dr. Ryan Wood**

You Deserve to Move Your Body Without Fear

If you’ve been dealing with pain for a while, it’s easy to think, “This is just how it is now.”
But it doesn’t have to be.

Pain can take the joy out of the little things. Don’t miss out on: Spontaneous hikes. Gardening on a sunny afternoon. Standing through your favorite concert. Playing with your dog or grandkids.

Let’s break you out of the cycle of chronic pain—so you can reclaim movement, vitality, and more JOY—at every age.