Symptoms of Sciatica and Treatment Options with Chiropractic Care

Sciatica is a painful symptom that typically affects one side of the body’s buttock, leg, and thigh. Sciatic nerve pain is a generally symptomatic result of injury, vertebral misalignment, or a herniated disc in the lower lumbar region. Read on to learn more about sciatica symptoms and how a Bradenton chiropractor can help you get relief.

Common Sciatica Symptoms

One or more of the following symptoms can indicate sciatic nerve dysfunctions:

• Lower back discomfort accompanied by pain in the buttock that runs down the back of the legs along the sciatic nerve.
• Continual buttock or leg pain on one side.
• Radiating pain that makes walking, sitting or standing uncomfortable.
• Pins and needles sensations, numbness, or sharp, searing pain in the sciatic nerve.
• Discomfort in the toes.

Unfortunately, sciatic pain presents itself with several of these symptoms, making getting treatment quickly essential.

Common Causes of Sciatica Symptoms

The most common cause of sciatica involves spinal disc and vertebral injuries in the lower lumbar. Subluxations, or misalignments, of one or more vertebrae as well as bulging, or herniated discs, put pressure on adjacent nerve endings that can source sciatica symptoms. Another cause of sciatic nerve discomfort is piriformis syndrome, which occurs when the buttocks muscle known as the piriformis tightens up. Spinal stenosis can also cause sciatica. This is a degenerative condition that narrows the spinal canal and pinches on nearby nerves. Fortunately, we offer several holistic solutions here at Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic in Bradenton, FL.

Natural Ways Our Bradenton Chiropractor Treats Sciatica

Because sciatica is a symptom of a larger ‘problem,’ our chiropractor will give you a thorough examination and may run some tests to determine the source of your pain to provide you with long-term sciatica relief. Some of our non-invasive treatment methods include:

• Chiropractic Adjustments
• Spinal Decompression
• Mechanical Traction
• Physical Therapy
• Massage Therapy
• Cryotherapy
• Corrective Exercises
• Physiotherapy Techniques—Ultrasound, Cold Laser & Electric Muscle Stimulation

Don’t Suffer Another Day with Sciatic Nerve Pain, Call Us Today!

Give Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic a call today at 941-739-2900 to schedule a no-obligation consultation with our Bradenton chiropractor to learn how we can help you. Don’t forget to inquire about our money-saving new patient specials!