subject: Palo Alto, Ca Sciatica Issues Helped By Chiropractic Care [print this page] Palo Alto chiropractic care will assist you with the painful episode of sciatica that is breaking you in half literally, without using drugs and you will be a life convert thereafter.
Sciatica is caused by pressure on the sciatica nerve that controls the muscles behind the knee joint and of the lower leg. Running from the lower back to the lower leg, this major nerve manages the sense of feeling on the rear side of a leg and underneath the foot. Usually one side of the body is affected at a time with tingling, pain, weakness and numbness.
Chiropractors are frequently consulted for sciatica as they concentrate on the back and spine. No medicines or surgery is involved in their practice and they try to ensure that you are well and will not experience a recurrence of the problem in future.
As the central facet of chiropractic is the alignment of the vertebrae, as they believe the body can only function at its optimum if the nerves are able to operate freely. They will take a full history of your physical experience and medical problems before starting work. Any massage or changes to diet or exercise that can assist in the process will be recommended as they treat the whole body.
Sciatica causes inflammation around the area where the nerve is pinched. Chiropractors cannot work on vertebrae until the swelling and pain has been dealt with. Ice or a cold pack will be used to lessen swelling and pain. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) directs a slight painless current of electricity through electrodes into the body causing the production of the painkiller endorphins. This acts to mobilise the patient again. Ultrasound is then used to reduce cramps, pain, rigidity and cramping, using sound waves to stimulate blood circulation in the muscles concerned.
Should the Chiropractor not feel that their solutions will have an effect in the case of severe sciatica they will refer the patient to the appropriate doctor. Palo Alto chiropractic care is geared to look at the person holistically and will be unique to each person's requirements.
