Wichita Chiropractor Wants You to Know That Chiropractic Treatment Can End Your Sciatic Pain
As a Wichita Chiropractor for more than twenty years, I have treated hundreds of individuals suffering from sciatic pain, therefore, I’m genuinely aware from experience just how debilitating the pain from sciatica can be. Sciatica sufferers are unfortunately all too familiar with the deep radiating pain that persists during the day and inhibits almost all of their daily activities.
Here’s how you can ascertain if your low back pain is generated by sciatica. You are probably suffering from sciatica if your pain radiates from your low back, through your buttock(s), down the large sciatic nerve in the back of your leg(s), and possibly penetrates into your knee(s). Moreover, sitting, as well as motion, can be painful. Often lying down will reduce, or occasionally even temporarily eliminate the pain. But, you should be alerted to the fact that sciatica cannot be corrected without proper management.
Radiculopathy
A radiculopathy is a medical term that describes a condition where a disc has protruded from its natural position in the spine and is putting pressure on the radicular nerve (nerve root) that forms part of the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Such pressure can generate excruciating pain.
Prolonged sitting, particularly in an improper position, can produce imbalances in the muscles surrounding the spine and increased pressure on the intervertebral discs. A specific event or injury isn’t commonly the cause of sciatica, more often sciatica has a tendency to evolve over time as a consequence of general wear and tear on the structures of the lower spine. After a while the lower spine can lose its ability to function normally during ordinary stresses.
Ultimately, the intervertebral disc develops small fissures or cracks, which then let the soft nucleus to protrude the disc outward. Pain is produced as the disc pushes on sensitive tissues. This occurrence is frequently called a ruptured, or slipped, disc. Sciatica is the result of the disc pressing on the spinal nerve. Fortunately, most disc problems, including sciatica, can be completely relieved with chiropractic treatment and management that frequently includes postural exercises.
Periformis Syndrome
Another cause of sciatic pain is periformis syndrome. Periformis syndrome develops when the periformis muscle, which is superficial to the sciatic nerve, goes into spasm and irritates the nerve. Along with chiropractic adjustments, this particular sciatica can be significantly relieved by sciatica stretches that your chiropractor can recommend.
It is vital for you to see your chiropractor for treatment if you are experiencing sciatic pain. If you are in the Wichita area, as your Wichita Chiropractor, I invite you to come in to see if I can get you out of pain and help you to get your life back!
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