Sciatica Chiropractor in Clearwater, FL
People who suffer from sciatica often have to change their lives to accommodate the condition. Walking too quickly or even performing daily tasks can become too much to bear when sciatic pain strikes.
Our sciatica chiropractor in Clearwater, FL, uses a holistic approach to treat sciatic pain — without surgery and pain medications. Our chiropractic services offer a targeted approach to quickly and stably remedy your sciatica.
Find out more about sciatica and what we can do to help treat it here.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates from the sciatic nerve. Located in the lower back, your sciatic nerve extends through your hips and buttocks, down each leg to your feet. In many cases, sciatica affects one side of the body.
Sciatica symptoms range from slight aches to sharp pain. Some also experience numbness and muscle weakness, as well as the following symptoms:
- Lower back pain
- Shooting pain down the legs
- Tingling or burning sensations
- Pain in the buttocks
- Difficulty sitting
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica is usually caused by the sciatic nerve being pinched. A herniated disc or an overgrowth of bone are the most common culprits. However, there are several causes of sciatic nerve pain, including:
- Degenerative disc disease, or osteoarthritis, can cause complications with the sciatic nerve.
- Injury to the spine or sciatic nerve makes it incredibly painful to move.
- Pregnancy may put pressure on the sciatic nerve and cause shooting pain.
- Spondylolisthesis, a spinal disorder that causes the vertebrae to slip, can cause severe lower back pain.
While sciatica can be excruciating, most find relief within a matter of weeks. However, sciatic pain may come back and worsen if left untreated. If you experience extreme weakness or have bowel problems, seek emergency care.
How to Treat Sciatica
Fortunately, chiropractic care is one of the most effective ways to treat sciatica. Chiropractic services and techniques treat pain by relaxing the muscles around the sciatic nerve.
Our chiropractors, Dr. Jere & Dr. Philip., may use or recommend various chiropractic treatments. These may be used alone or in combination with other therapies.
Dr. Jere & Dr. Philip will start with a physical examination and provide the correct course of treatment to relieve your sciatic nerve pain. For example, muscle testing may be performed to check your body’s strength and reflexes.
Chiropractic Adjustment
At Family Life Chiropractic, adjustments are fundamental to our chiropractic treatment.
Dr. Jere & Dr. Philip will administer gentle force to key points on the body, reducing pain caused by sciatic nerve inflammation. Gentle chiropractic adjustment can also realign your spine, relaxing the muscles and freeing restricted movement.
After a couple of sessions, you will feel much better and notice an improvement in your mobility.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy is used to treat multiple conditions, including sciatica.
The therapy promotes healing by increasing circulation in the lower back and is safe to use anywhere on the body. Cold laser therapy delivers quick relief for patients experiencing sciatica.
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Dr. Jere & Dr. Philip may recommend non-surgical spinal decompression therapy if a herniated disc is causing your sciatica.
Spinal decompression therapy is a chiropractic treatment that uses precision instruments to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerves. The procedure also relieves pain and stimulates your body’s natural healing. Click here to find out more: disccenterclearwater.com
Chiropractic Treatment for Sciatica in Clearwater, FL
Whether you have sciatic pain after an auto accident or sitting behind a desk all day, we can help you find fast relief! Call 727-447-4647 or contact us today to schedule an appointment at our chiropractic office in Clearwater, FL.
We look forward to helping you take the first step toward recovery.