While some of us are used to daily pains in the neck, millions of people worldwide also suffer from sciatica. The common symptoms include lower back pain, burning or tingling down the leg, and weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg or foot.
Sciatica is caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body. Over the years, New Hope Chiropractic has helped many patients find relief naturally with chiropractic care.
Chiropractic Care
Natural and non-invasive chiropractic adjustments can effectively alleviate sciatica symptoms. When you come in for an adjustment, we’ll take your health history and determine the best care plan for your specific needs, which may include a variety of techniques like Diversified, Activator Methods®, and Drop Table (dependent on your condition). By balancing your hip and spine, you might find relief from pain.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression involves stretching the spine to help relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. A chiropractor can perform this technique manually or using a specialized table. We use lumbar traction or flexion distraction (dependent on the patient’s condition). By stretching the spine, the pressure on the nerve is reduced, which can help alleviate symptoms.
Massage Therapy
This type of bodywork can be used along with chiropractic adjustments and spinal decompression to help ease sciatica symptoms. The benefits of massage include reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and promoting relaxation, which can all help alleviate pain and discomfort associated with sciatica.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get Relief Naturally
Sciatica doesn’t have to sideline you from what you love in life. Give our practice a call today to book a visit!