Sciatica

SCIATICA PAIN RELIEF LANGHORNE PA

Doctors of Chiropractic regularly treat Sciatica. Sciatica is characterized by pain that originates in the low back or buttock that travels into one or both legs. Sciatic nerve pain varies in intensity and frequency. Pain is described as dull, achy, sharp, toothache-like, pins and needles or similar to electric shocks. Other symptoms associated with sciatica include burning, numbness and tingling sensations. Sciatica is also called radiating or referred pain, neuropathy, or neuralgia. It is important to correct the root cause of the condition as soon as possible before it becomes chronic or leads to other nerve deficits.

Sciatica Is Caused by Nerve Compression

Sciatica is generally caused by nerve compression in the low back. Disorders known to cause sciatic nerve pain include lumbar spine subluxations (misaligned vertebrae), herniated or bulging discs, pregnancy and childbirth, and non-spinal disorders. Sciatic nerve compression may result in the loss of feeling (sensory loss), loss of bowel and bladder function, and loss of strength (motor deficit).

Proper Diagnosis of Sciatica Is Essential

Since there are many disorders that cause sciatica, our doctors first step is to determine what is causing the patient’s sciatica. Forming a diagnosis involves a thoughtful review the patient’s medical history, and a physical and neurological examination. Diagnostic testing may include an x-ray, MRI, CT scan and/or electrodiagnostic tests (nerve conduction velocity, etc). These examinations and tests help to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

Treatment of Sciatica at Our Office

The purpose of chiropractic treatment is to help the body’s potential to heal itself. It is based on the scientific principle that restricted spinal movement leads to pain and reduced function and performance. Chiropractic care is non-invasive (non-surgical) and drug-free. The type of chiropractic therapy provided depends on the cause of the patient’s sciatica.

Our sciatica treatment plan may include several different treatments such as ice therapy, electric muscle stimulation, massage, shockwave therapy , stretching protocols, nutritional supplements to reduce spasm/inflammation and spinal adjustments. Adjustments free restricted movement of the spine and helps to restore misaligned vertebral bodies to their proper position in the spinal column. Spinal adjustment helps to reduce nerve irritability responsible for causing inflammation, muscle spasm, pain, and other symptoms related to sciatica. Although treatment equipment and technique can vary per case, spinal adjustments are not painful and have been proven safe and effective. For Sciatica patients we typically utilize very conservative non forceful treatments such as lumbar disc distraction, instrument techniques, drop technique and others.

Most importantly Chiropractic treatment is designed to get to the root cause of the Sciatica versus masking the symptom with medication. Many sufferers of sciatica have experienced dramatic relief of their pain after Chiropractic care in our clinic. In most cases resolution is relatively quick in a care plan.

To determine the cause of your pain and fix it naturally, call us at 215-750-8006!