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Chiropractic Therapy for Sciatica
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Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve becomes irritated and causes moderate to severe pain. Most people with sciatica feel persistent pain going from their lower back down to an area behind their knees, and the cause can be traced to hernia of the spinal disc that is causing pressure on the nerve. Chiropractic therapy may be the answer for treating this type of pain and helping restore healthy nerve functioning. Here’s a close look at how chiropractic treatment can help people suffering from sciatica:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Sciatica
Sciatica can only be diagnosed with a physical exam and a review of a patient’s medical history. In some cases, the doctor will request an MRI scan, a CT scan or an electromyogram to find out what may be triggering the pain. Once a diagnosis has been given, the patient has several options for treatment. Pain and inflammation can be managed with prescription medication and muscle relaxers, especially if the patient is having difficulty sleeping.
Physical therapy can also make it easier to manage the pain associated with sciatica. At this stage, chiropractic therapy may be valuable to improve joint and muscle functioning, and to reduce the effects of nerve compression in the lower spine. As the treatment begins to work, the patient will notice reduced muscle spasms and inflammation in the lower back area, as well as reduced pain in the joints.
Disorders Linked to Sciatica
SpineUniverse.com reports that that there are several disorders that may be causing sciatic nerve pain. These include: misaligned vertebrae (spine subluxations), herniated or slipped discs, tumors in the back, pregnancy or childbirth, constipation, and disorders such as diabetes. Another common cause of sciatica is a condition known as Piriformas syndrome. This condition causes severe cramping and muscle spasms in the piriformis muscles which in turn pinch the sciatic nerve and cause moderate to severe pain.
Chiropractic Treatment Plan for Sciatica
Chiropractic treatment of sciatic is designed to treat the cause of the pain, not just the pain itself, and may include a combination of ice and cold therapy to reduce inflammation, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound therapy that helps reduce the pain from cramping and discomfort from muscle spasms, and spinal manipulation through adjustments.
Treating the subluxations of the spine may be the most effective ways to treat the symptoms of sciatica, and the other treatment options can help to restore healthy nerve functioning over time. Adjustment techniques may include a combination fo high-velocity thrusts, gentle pressure massage and gentle force applied to certain areas of the body. If sciatica persists after treatment or the condition is particularly severe, the chiropractor may need to refer the patient to a specialist.
If you are experiencing the symptoms of sciatica or have been diagnosed with sciatica, you can set up a consultation with a chiropractor to discuss treatment options. Chiropractors use a drug-free, natural approach to restoring functioning of the spinal column, joints and nerves, and have helped many people manage the pain associated with sciatica or improve their condition.
Published: 09/18/2009, Last Updated: 09/18/2009
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