Sciatica is a common type of nerve pain that affects up to 40 percent of the adult population. It usually clears up quickly. However, If the pain lingers, some people turn to treatment outside of traditional medicine. Chiropractic care is a popular holistic option for managing pain.
What is Sciatica
Sciatica is triggered when your sciatic nerve becomes pinched, usually due to a herniated disc or bone spurs. The nerve travels from the lower back, past the hips and down each leg. Pain is often felt along this path. Mild sciatica can disappear in a few weeks, but more serious cases may result in chronic pain and muscle weakness.
Chiropractic Treatment Benefits
Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, natural and drug-free treatment option. Chiropractors provide relief by realigning the spine and reducing pressure on the sciatic nerve. Other methods may include spinal adjustments, spinal decompression, soft tissue therapy and dry needling.
Home Remedies
Some people benefit from home remedies that help ease the pain. Staying active is key to long-term relief. Low-impact exercise like walking, swimming or pool workouts can make a difference. Gentle stretching and flexibility exercises can improve sciatic pain. Heating pads or cold packs can decrease muscle pain, spasms, inflammation and stiffness. Also, avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, and watch your posture.
Merckling Family Chiropractic believes in the individual approach to patient care. Our practice strives to accommodate the patient in every way possible as the needs of patients vary. Chiropractic care can do wonders for sciatic pain. For more information or to set up an appointment, call us at 631-286-2300.
