Chiropractic Heals Sciatica

Sciatica is associated with pain, numbness and muscle weakness in the hip, buttock, leg, calf and foot. The Sciatic Nerve is the longest and largest of all the body's nerves. It runs from the spinal column near the pelvis down each leg and can be as wide as you thumb. Sciatica occurs when this nerve is compressed , irritated or inflammed.

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CAUSES OF SCIATICA

DISC HERNIATION

Herniation of a disc occurs when the liquid center of the disc bulges outwards, tearing the external ring of fibers, extrudes into the spinal canal, and compresses a nerve root against the vertebra, thus causing sciatica. This extruded liquid from the center of the disc may cause inflammation and swelling of surrounding tissue which may cause further compression of the nerve root in the confined space in the spinal canal.

PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME

In 15% of the population, the sciatic nerve runs through the piriformis muscle rather than beneath it. When the muscle shortens or spasms due to trauma or overuse, it can compress or strangle the sciatic nerve beneath the muscle.

DON'T SUFFER IN PAIN

Many times people wait until the pain becomes unbearable before they contact their chiropractor. Waiting can cause long-term damage to the nerve fibers, disc or worse yet, to the spinal vertebra. It is important you contact your chiropractic at the first sign of pain.

Typically a chiropractor will find the source of nerve blockage and use a manual adjustment technique to remove the blockage that is pinching the sciatic nerve and causing the pain. Massage therapy and ice therapy may also be used to reduce muscle spasms. Pain medications merely mask the symptoms and never heal the cause, and surgery should always be the last resort.

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