Reach out to Dr. Pamela Hart of Alternative Health Clinic if you are seeking expert chiropractic sciatica treatment in Boulder, CO.
What Is Sciatica?
The onset of back pain should always be taken seriously. While some manifestations of lower back discomfort clear up after resting, others persist because they are related to misalignments. Such is likely the case if your discomfort is due to sciatica.
Sciatica is a condition that develops when the sciatic nerve, which travels from the lower back to the lower limbs, sustains damage. The primary cause of sciatic nerve damage is compression. A herniated disc in your lower back may press on your sciatic nerve’s roots and cause an array of troublesome symptoms. Bone spurs that develop due to osteoarthritis can also compress and damage your sciatic nerve.
Lower back pain is the main symptom associated with sciatica. It’s often described as a sharp, burning pain that intensifies when walking, ascending stairs, or coughing. While the lower back discomfort is often bad enough, it might not remain in that spot.
Because sciatica is a nerve issue, the pain it causes may also affect other body parts along the nerve pathway. That means you may also experience pain in your hips, buttocks, thighs, and calves. The pain affecting those other body parts may also worsen due to certain movements.
Lingering pain is not the only symptom you may experience if you have sciatica. You may also experience numbness, tingling sensations, and muscle weakness in your lower body. As you can imagine, those symptoms can significantly reduce your mobility.
Delaying your sciatica treatment can lead to greater issues. In severe cases, you may develop bladder and bowel control issues.
Entrust your sciatica treatment in Boulder, CO, to Dr. Hart of Alternative Health Clinic.
How Can a Chiropractor Treat Your Sciatica?
Schedule an immediate appointment with a chiropractor if you are experiencing symptoms consistent with sciatica. You will need their assistance to clear up that condition for good.
Your chiropractor can help by identifying the underlying cause of your sciatica. They can perform different examinations to determine if the cause of your sciatic nerve damage is a herniated disc or bone spur.
After identifying the cause of your sciatic nerve damage, your chiropractor can administer treatment to correct that issue. Chiropractic adjustments are especially effective for treating sciatica because they realign the musculoskeletal system and prevent sciatic nerve compression.
Other chiropractic treatments are helpful because they promote faster healing for the sciatic nerve and the surrounding soft tissues that may have become inflamed.
Find Relief from Sciatica with Non-Invasive Treatment
Book your sciatica treatments in Boulder, CO, by calling 303-449-2225 for Dr. Hart of Alternative Health Clinic.
FAQ's
CAN SCIATICA BE TREATED FROM HOME?
Home treatment such as lying on a large, flat ice pack for 20 minutes with your legs up on a chair, knees, and hips at 90 degrees may provide temporary relief. This position opens up the foramina (nerve openings)where the nerves pass. Ice is best used to reduce inflammation and creates plasticity of repair.
ARE THERE ANY NATURAL REMEDIES FOR SCIATICA?
Here are 2 natural remedies I use. Taking turmeric, Meriva 500 from Thorne Research, 500mgs every few hours can help minimize the inflammation. Also, Wobenzme PS is another helpful formulae. Dosage is dependent on the amount of inflammation.