Best Treatments for Sciatica Pain
Sciatica is an extremely painful condition that can significantly disrupt your daily activities. It is also one of the most common conditions that can result from subluxations, or misalignments, in the lower back. Although some people treat sciatica with pain medications and even surgeries in severe cases, the best treatments for sciatica pain often come from chiropractic care. At Integrity Chiropractic, Inc., Dr. Sexton, Dr. Short, and the rest of the team frequently help patients find relief from the painful symptoms of sciatica and prevent future attacks.
Understanding Sciatica
Sciatica is caused by inflammation of the sciatic nerve, which runs through the lower back and branches out to run down both legs. Usually, this inflammation is caused by a subluxation, like a herniated disc or degenerated disc, that pushes out of the spinal column and compresses the nerve.
The pain of sciatica tends to start in the buttocks and radiates down one leg. Some people describe the pain like a sharp, electric shock, while others characterize is as an aching, throbbing pain. It is common to also experience numbness and tingling pain. The pain often gets worse when you are sitting.
Finding the Best Sciatica Treatments
For the best sciatica treatment, start at Integrity Chiropractic, Inc. Our chiropractors will perform a comprehensive, diagnostic exam to pinpoint the exact cause of your sciatica. Understanding the subluxations that are causing your issue is essential to creating an effective treatment plan.
Once the cause is established, a combination of manual spinal adjustment, massage therapy, muscle therapy, trigger point therapy, and other modalities may be used to help you get relief. Additionally, Integrity Chiropractic, Inc. will assist with recommendations for exercises to strengthen the muscles in the affected area, posture tips to reduce the risk of subluxations, and advice on diet and nutrition.
Schedule Sciatica Treatment Today
One of the biggest benefits of choosing Integrity Chiropractic, Inc. for sciatica treatment in Beckley is that our team not only treats your immediate symptoms, but also treats the cause of the problem, so you don’t experience future sciatic nerve problems—all without pain medications and invasive procedures.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call (304) 252-3333.
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