Are you struggling with sciatica? If so, you are facing a potentially serious issue. Sciatica can greatly reduce one’s mobility and cause frequent pain. Further, without intervention, sciatica often gets worse rather than better. This is true even if you rest and stay off your feet for a while. In fact, lying in bed for long periods might make the condition worse. The good news is that a variety of chiropractic treatment methods can be used to improve your condition. Let’s take a quick look at what causes sciatica so you better understand how chiropractic treatments can help. If you need assistance, Dr. E’rika Brock at the Abundant Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center treats sciatica in Temple Hills, MD.
The Root Cause of Sciatica
Sciatica is pain from damage to a sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back and runs down the leg. There is one sciatic nerve on each side of the body. Many different conditions and circumstances can lead to sciatica. This condition is relatively common among people who have suffered a slip and fall or who have been in a car accident. However, it can also develop due to wear-and-tear injuries. Pressure on the sciatic nerve is often due to muscle swelling, a herniated lumbar disc, or inflammation of the spinal joints. Sciatica can also result in tingling and numbness.
If the sciatica nerve is under pressure, you may not be able to enjoy lasting relief until the pressure is removed. Even if you find temporary relief, such as by using pain medication or a heating pad, the discomfort will often quickly return. It’s crucial to devise a treatment plan that resolves the pressure on your nerves.
Chiropractors work closely with patients to understand what might have caused their sciatica. This can help the chiropractor formulate an effective treatment plan. Do you want to come up with and implement a sciatica treatment plan in Temple Hills, MD? Dr. Brock is ready to work with you.
Chiropractic Treatments That Are Effective for Addressing Sciatica
Treatment often starts with a combination of chiropractic adjustments (also known as spinal manipulations) and soft tissue therapy. Chiropractic adjustments can be used to restore proper spinal alignment, leading to long-term relief of joint pressure. Soft tissue massage can relieve muscle tension. Spinal decompression is a therapy in which the spine is gently stretched, which can help restore the position of a herniated disc that may have impinged the sciatic nerve.
Without treatment, patients may experience continually worsening function in their lower abdomen and limbs. Call (301) 485-0047 or email us through our website to reach the Abundant Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center and schedule sciatica treatment in Temple Hills, MD. Dr. Brock looks forward to safeguarding your health.