Living with debilitating sciatica symptoms? Dr. Jeffrey Stark and the team at Back & Neck Care Center of North County in Florissant, MO, offer personalized relief to suit your needs.
Chiropractic Care and Sciatica
There are many causes of lower back pain, but one of the most excruciating is known as sciatica. Though it is often referred to as a condition, it’s actually a name used to categorize symptoms that occur when the sciatic nerve is compressed or pinched. Those who suffer from such symptoms tend to have a difficult time finding satisfactory solutions from medical intervention, but chiropractic care provides effective and lasting relief. Learn more about how in this guide from Dr. Stark and the team at Back & Neck Care Center of North County in Florissant, MO.
Chiropractic Approach to Sciatica Symptoms
Chiropractors focus on correcting the issue that is causing pain and suffering. In this case, the cause is compression of the sciatic nerve, which is located in the lower back and travels down to the feet. Relief comes from releasing this compression, typically done through a combination of the following techniques.
Chiropractic Adjustments
In a healthy spine, your bones stack neatly. When one moves out of alignment, it puts unnecessary strain on the surrounding components, including the spinal discs that sit between the bones. Often, this leads to a tear in the disc, which allows the inner filling to escape and spill onto the sciatic nerve. By restoring alignment, the pressure is naturally relieved from both the disc and the nerve.
Decompression Therapy
Whether due to daily activities, overuse, or an accident, the spinal components often compress. This means that the muscles, discs, nerves, and other soft tissues withstand pressure they shouldn’t have to. Decompression therapy is a method through which the spinal column is slowly and gently stretched, creating space for each component. In addition to relieving tension and other sources of pain, this also pulls herniated or bulging discs back into place and relieves compression on the sciatic nerve.
Ultrasound Therapy
Ultrasound therapy is an amazing technique that uses sound waves to penetrate damaged tissues. It’s beneficial for sciatica as it helps relax muscles, improve blood flow, and stimulate healing in the disc and nerve.
Therapeutic Exercises
Issues in the spinal column often occur as the core muscles are too weak to support proper alignment. Therapeutic exercises help strengthen these muscles, helping your back get the support it needs.
Find relief from your sciatica symptoms by visiting Dr. Stark and the team at Back & Neck Care Center of North County in Florissant, MO. Call (314) 838-2220 to schedule an appointment today.