Sciatica

Chronic pain from the back or buttocks and down through your legs could be a symptom of sciatica. In order to relieve the pain of sciatica, many people search for an Ottumwa chiropractor. However, many others never find a long term solution. If left untreated, sciatica can get worse until everyday activities are no longer an option. The goal of this article is to improve your knowledge of sciatica as well as show how chiropractic care at Expect. Chiropractic can help you.

SCIATIC TREATMENT IN OTTUMWA

Sciatica, caused by the compression of your sciatic nerve, is a condition which creates pain, starting in the lower back and continuing through the back of the leg to the foot. Extended periods of standing or sitting can be unbearably painful and you may experience weakness, tingling and numbness in the leg and foot. Originating from the lumbar spine, and then extending into the buttocks and down the legs the sciatic nerve covers a wide range. When pinched by the compression of vertebrae in your lower back, the roots of the nerve are inflamed which causes the pain. Sciatica requires immediate attention to avoid permanent nerve damage whether it is a frequent occurrence or just an occasional one.

HOW DO YOU DEVELOP SCIATICA?

Numerous conditions can develop into sciatica. The most frequent factor is disc injuries and bulged discs. These are caused by the disc compressing on the nerve root. Disc injuries are the result of poor posture, continuous bending over, injury or accidents. Pregnancy, trauma or poor posture are effects of subluxations which is common for sciatica. Even simple tasks, like bending over to pick up something, have caused patients to endure intense pain. Unfortunately, it is likely that this spine condition has happened prior to the incident.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR SCIATICA AT EXPECT. CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Tucker has been trained to use precision to determine the source of sciatica pain and the best treatment options. With a complete evaluation of the patient, chiropractors will adjust the spine to assist the body in aligning properly and provide relief for sciatica pain.

Recovery time varies on the severity of the sciatica and the amount of correction that needs to be done. A longer persisting condition will most likely require a longer recovery timetable. To end on a positive note, it usually requires less time to adjust and recover than it took to create the condition. A healthier body is often a result of spine and disc improvements. Call our team at Expect. Chiropractic in Ottumwa, IA today if you are living with sciatica.