subject: Chiropractic Therapy In Tallahassee Helps Sciatica Issues [print this page] If you suffer with sciatica, a Tallahassee chiropractor is able to offer natural techniques to resolve it. As a sufferer, you know how badly sciatica affects your life. If you have a severe case, it is difficult to perform even simple tasks because of the pain. But, do you know what causes sciatica? Let's briefly discuss this debilitating condition.
Your sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body and, if there is something out of kilter in your lumbar region, this could be the cause of sciatica. The nerve travels from the lower back through the thighs, knees, calf and into the foot. For some reason, it tends to affect just one side of the body. The pain is sharp, burning, or dull.
It starts in the lower back and spreads right down to the foot. It is frequently accompanied by numbness, weakness, or pins and needles. It is extremely painful to stand or sit, and sneezing or coughing can be excruciating. Sciatica is often caused by a slipped disc, also known as a ruptured or herniated disc.
A visit to a chiropractor will include a physical examination, your medical history and, if required, x-rays, a CT scan and/or a MRI scan. These can help the chiropractor to accurately analyze the cause of pain. Patients are often provided with a diagram to point out the exact location of the symptoms.
Chiropractic care offers a surgery-free and drug-free approach to sciatica. Therapies may include hot/cold therapy to reduce inflammation, and a spinal adjustment to re-align the spine. A misalignment may be the cause of muscle spasms, inflammation, pain, and other symptoms of sciatica.
In addition to a spinal adjustment, a Tallahassee chiropractor can apply other techniques like electrical nerve stimulation or ultrasound. Ultrasound increases blood circulation, loosens cramps and spasms, and reduces pain, stiffness and swelling. This therapy involves the transmission of sound waves deep into the muscle tissues.
