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Chiropractors put their practice to work for you to relive and treat several ailments. Perhaps one of the more severe diagnoses they have the training to deal with is sciatica. The symptoms can range from temporary discomfort to debilitating pain.
Taking pain killers and using other remedies may provide temporary relief, but anyone dealing with it will want long-term results. This is where a chiropractor can provide some solutions.
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What are the symptoms of sciatica?
Many describe sciatica symptoms as a sharp pain that extends from the lower back to the legs. It can feel like a tingling or burning sensation, and it may also cause numbness or weakness in the foot, and often worsens with sitting. The severity of the pain or numbness can vary. Some feel it less than others, but it can be intolerable in extreme cases.
The sciatic nerve is the largest in the body. It runs all the way from your low back to your toes. A herniated disc, trapping the nerve, and piriformis syndrome are known to cause sciatica. What’s causing your symptoms and the severity of the condition will directly influence the level of pain you feel. Because the associated issues are rather severe, you should see a chiropractor right away if you are dealing with it.
How can a chiropractor help?
You have a lot of options for the treatment of sciatica. So, you might be wondering why you should go to a chiropractor.
Perhaps the most significant benefit of visiting a chiropractor for this condition is that they can give an accurate diagnosis.
They will not only be able to determine what the root of the issue is, but what the best course of action is, although severe cases may need to be referred out. .
However, that does not mean a chiropractor doesn’t have the skills to help treat sciatica cases. Spinal manipulation, massage therapy, and heat and cold therapy are all things they can do to help you combat sciatica.
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Long-term relief
When we tackle a condition such as sciatica, we aim to provide long-term results. Our primary goal is to improve function which will eliminate pain and get you back to everyday life. Treatment sessions are but one part of that.
Our team will want to learn as much as possible about your life when you visit us—understanding your daily routines, working environment, level of exercise, and dietary habits all factor in helping to provide you with the appropriate treatment as well as the lifestyle changes to make which will improve your outcome.
That means we may suggest making some changes outside of the clinic. The food you eat and your activity levels can directly contribute to the severity of your condition.
Therefore, you might walk away with a suggested workout routine and eating regimen. Our goal is to get you off pain killers or other medications that may mask the root of the problem.
Sticking to a healthy lifestyle in combination with our chiropractic treatment plans will help you give sciatica the boot and get back to enjoying a happy and healthy life.