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Sciatica Relief: Chiropractic Lessens Pain, Helps Healing

Written By All Seasons Integrative Health on May 21, 2019

Sciatica Relief: Chiropractic Lessens Pain, Helps Healing

 

Are you looking for some sciatica relief?

Do you experience pain along one side of your body? Does it start in your lower back, travel down through your hip, and to the back of your leg? If so, you could be suffering from a condition called sciatica.

According to the Mayo Clinic, Sciatica “most commonly occurs when a herniated disk or a bone spur on the spine compresses a nerve root. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg.”

A variety of factors weigh in on the likelihood of ending up with sciatic nerve irritation. Most of them deal with increased pressure on the lumbar spine and spinal cord. 

1. Obesity

Carrying too much weight is instrumental in causing a number of health-related issues. Extra pounds overload the spine, causing damage that can induce the symptoms of sciatica.

2. Improper lifting

People who frequently twist their bodies and lift heavy loads are more likely to suffer from sciatic pain. Therefore, certain jobs that require these movements are a key cause of the condition.

3. Sedentary lifestyle

A person's job does not have to involve lifting to be responsible for this condition. Sitting for extended periods without hamstring stretching or standing puts excess pressure on the spine and can cause sciatica.

4. Too many birthdays

Getting older can affect all of our body's joints and bones in a negative manner. Especially if we have never committed to an exercise routine. Your back often decays with age, causing bone spurs and herniated discs that sometimes result in leg pain, sciatica included.

Treatment options for sciatica are varied, and the choice depends on the severity of the condition. Treatment could include physical therapy-specific sciatica exercises.

5. Pain medication

A common and easy way to treat sciatica is with drug therapy. Anti-inflammatory drugs are frequently used to reduce the inflammation around the nerve, which is a big contributor to the pain. Over-the-counter pain medicines, as well as codeine, may also help with pain management and give you sciatica relief. However, pain medications only cover up the symptoms.

6. Acupuncture

Alternative therapies like acupuncture have shown positive results in the treatment of sciatica. Drug-free treatment options may appeal to you. If so, find an experienced acupuncturist in your area and talk to them about treatment options.

7. Strengthening exercises

A consistent exercise program strengthens your muscles and helps the body function effectively. Ask your doctor which exercises assist the body with bouncing back from sciatica. For example, a physical therapist can help strengthen weak areas such as your left knee.

8. Supplements 

Supplying the body with vital vitamins and minerals assists in your overall health. This also includes improvement from sciatica. Daily doses of supplements such as calcium have shown to treat sciatica effectively. Also, Magnesium, St. John's Wort, and Vitamin B12 are other supplements that help lesson your symptoms.

9. Chiropractic care

Chiropractors understand all things joint-related and work with the body as a whole to help it heal itself. Chiropractic treatment for sciatica works to align the joints and reduce the stress to the lower back. Treatment helps alleviate the underlying causes of the condition and shows positive results in a short amount of time. Chiropractic care can help improve weakness, numbness and pain from sciatica.

10. Cortisone injections

Most of the time, sciatica can be treated by the less invasive measures mentioned above. However, severe bouts of sciatica may require medical attention. A shot of cortisone directly into the inflamed area. People generally choose this option when other treatments have garnered no relief.

 Dealing with sciatica is painful and irritating, as the condition often sidelines the sufferer from daily activities. By knowing the treatment options that are effective in combating both the underlying causes and the pain of sciatica. Sufferers can begin a regimen that will help them get back on their feet. As well as pain-free in the shortest period of time possible. Don't continue to suffer with sciatic nerve pain. Home care is not intended as a substitute for professional attention.

Are you, family or friends suffering from sciatica? Would you like to talk to an experienced chiropractor about how to treat the condition? Contact us today or schedule an appointment.

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