3 Sciatica Treatments Recommended by Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Sciatica is a symptom of an underlying problem with the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back down both of your hips, buttocks, and legs. If this nerve becomes compressed, you may feel burning pain, numbness, and weakness, usually on one side of the body. The compression of the sciatic nerve is often caused by a herniated disc. At Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Georgia, our chiropractors offer effective sciatica treatment options to help you feel better quickly.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression is a nonsurgical chiropractic technique that our doctors often recommend for patients with sciatica. Our chiropractor will position you on a traction table, which will gently stretch your spine. This relieves pressure on the sciatic nerve. If a herniated disc is causing your sciatica, spinal decompression can correct the disc herniation.
Chiropractic Adjustments
A chiropractic adjustment is a form of hands-on sciatica treatment. Our chiropractors at Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center have been specially trained to apply precisely directed pressure on the spine, which enables a displaced vertebra (spinal bone) to become properly aligned again. A chiropractic adjustment to align the subluxation (the displaced vertebra) can help relieve your sciatica symptoms. This is because when a spinal bone is out of alignment, it can exert pressure on a nearby nerve—such as the sciatic nerve.
Lifestyle Modification Counseling
Dr. Sommer and Dr. Orgel often recommend lifestyle modification counseling for our patients. Sciatica has many possible causes, including poor posture. If you work at a desk or spend long hours driving, you may be more susceptible to adopting poor posture. Over time, repeatedly maintaining poor posture can result in subluxations of the spine, which in turn can lead to sciatica. We can evaluate your sitting and standing posture to identify areas of improvement, and help you learn how to use proper posture. This may reduce your risk of developing sciatica again.
Schedule Your Sciatica Treatment Today
The pain of sciatica can sometimes be severe, but treatment is available. Schedule an appointment for sciatica treatment with Dr. Sommer or Dr. Orgel at Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center. Our highly qualified doctors are passionate about helping their fellow Duluth, GA residents achieve better health and quality of life.
Schedule an appointment today at (770) 623-9291.
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