What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a distracting and often intense pain that begins in the lower back and extends down one or both legs. It typically worsens with periods of sitting or standing.
The discs between the spinal bones of the lower back are often involved. Trauma and stress can cause one or more discs to bulge. This puts pressure on nearby nerves, causing irritation and inflammation. Coughing, sneezing or other kinds of movement can be painful. If neglected, the nerve irritation extends down one or both legs along the sciatic nerves. The pain appears in the leg, but the culprit is often the lower back!
What to Do
Sciatica can worsen with bed rest. Medications don’t correct the nerve irritation caused by a bulging disc, physical therapy merely increases your tolerance to pain. Any surgical solutions make irreversible changes to discs or bones.
There’s Hope for Sciatica
Fortunately, improving joint motion and relieving the pressure and tension in the lower back with a sciatica treatment program of adjustments has produced results for millions.
It all starts with a consultation and thorough examination. If we think we can help, we’ll tell you. And if we don’t think we can help, we’ll tell you that too and refer you to someone we think can. Get started today.
