Sciatica

Sciatica Pain and Treatment with Our Chiropractor

Sciatica is one of the top causes of back pain and can be excruciating. Getting sciatica relief can often seem hopeless. In this guide, our Dr. Phillips Chiropractic Nutrition and Wellness in San Antonio, TX, will discuss sciatica and how chiropractic care can provide relief.

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What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica, or sciatic nerve pain, is the name used to describe a group of symptoms that show up when the sciatic nerve is under pressure. The sciatic nerve is the longest in your body, traveling from your lower back to your feet.

What Are the Symptoms?

Sciatica symptoms can be a burning sensation to sharp, stabbing pains. You may feel a combination of the following symptoms in your lower back, buttocks, hips, legs, or feet:

  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Muscle weakness

Typically, you will only experience these symptoms on one side of the body. Some symptoms may be constant, while others may only present themselves during or after specific activities. For instance, the pain might show up sitting in one position, but go away when you move around.

How Does It Develop?

Due to daily habits, sciatic nerve pain can arrive from an injury or develop over time. If you sit with poor posture for extended periods, your spinal column can become misaligned over time, leading to sciatica. While anyone can develop the conditions, there are some risk factors for sciatica, including:

  • Age
  • Poor posture
  • Smoking
  • Poor sleep position
  • Repetitive lifting and twisting

Sciatica Pain Management and Treatment

Adjustments and spinal decompression therapy are common techniques in chiropractic sciatic pain treatment. Adjustments restore proper spinal column alignment while decompression therapy gently stretches it. This combination is effective in sciatica treatment to relieve compression on the nerve naturally.

Sciatica management is key to preventing it from occurring again. Lifestyle adjustments, posture, and corrective exercises to stretch and strengthen your spine are used to ensure optimal and lasting healing.

Schedule Sciatic Pain Treatment with Our Chiropractor

If you are considering chiropractic treatment for your sciatica pain, consult our qualified and licensed chiropractor. We can thoroughly assess your condition, discuss your treatment options, and provide personalized care to help alleviate your sciatica symptoms and improve your overall well-being. Our Dr. Phillips Chiropractic Nutrition and Wellness team in San Antonio, TX, is here to help. Call us at (210) 545-1144 to schedule an appointment with us today.

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