How can Gonstead chiropractic help sciatica?
What is sciatica?
Sciatica is a term used to describe pain that starts in the lower back and travels down one or both legs. The sciatic nerve, which is large and runs from your lower back through your hips and down each leg, can become irritated by many different conditions. Some of these include:
Tight muscles in the lower back (curves)
A misalignment of the spine (subluxation)
Pressure on the sciatic nerve caused by bulging or ruptured discs in the spine
It can be caused by compression of the sciatic nerve by a bulging disc, spinal stenosis (narrowing of spaces in your spine), piriformis syndrome (a problem with your piriformis muscle) and herniated discs.
What are the causes of sciatica?
There are many causes of sciatic nerve pain. Some of the most common include:
Slipped discs
Spinal stenosis
Arthritis
Infection (e.g., Lyme disease)
Injury to the lower back or neck, such as from a car accident or fall on an icy sidewalk
What are the symptoms of sciatica?
There are several symptoms of sciatica, including:
Pain that starts in the lower back and radiates through your buttocks and down one or both legs. It may feel like a sharp burning or tingling sensation.
The pain can be located at the hip, thigh, knee or calf.
You might feel it while sitting, standing or walking
For many people, symptoms of sciatica are intermittent and last only a few weeks at a time. But for others, these symptoms become chronic (ongoing) until treated. The good news is that chiropractic care can help relieve your symptoms without drugs or surgery. Chiropractic adjustments (or manipulations) are gentle but effective methods to reduce pressure on irritated nerves. They restore mobility to joints and muscles so they can work properly again.
How does Gonstead chiropractic help sciatica?
Your Gonstead chiropractor will do a thorough analysis of your spine and pelvis where the nerve roots come out and adjust the areas that may be pressing on the sciatic nerve. By addressing the cause of your sciatica through adjustments, your Burnaby chiropractor will be able to restore full mobility in your body and alleviate any pain that you have been experiencing due to this condition.
Because so many things can cause sciatica, it's important to get examined by your Gonstead Chiropractor to find out what's causing your individual symptoms so that you can treat them effectively and avoid further problems.
Adapt Spine Centre provides Gonstead chiropractic care for people with back pain or headaches.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms it is important to talk to a doctor right away so that they can diagnose what is causing your symptoms and give you treatment options. Your Burnaby chiropractor will take x-rays of your spine and examine the alignment of your spinal vertebrae to see if they are placing pressure on any nerves and contributing to your condition. Often these misalignments can be corrected with a combination of chiropractic adjustments and corrective exercises.
At Adapt Spine Centre in Burnaby we are ready to help you find relief today. Please feel free to contact us! If you’re ready, book now!
