Chiropractic care for neglected sciatica
Reading this title, you may be wondering what sciatica means. In short, sciatica is an annoying nerve pain that starts from the lower back and can radiate to the hip. In some cases, the pain can even be felt in the foot. The pain is not there all the time. It can come on through various movements. As a result, there is trouble only at separate times.
This article is of interest to you if you experience symptoms such as those described above. Neglected sciatica will also be discussed. This means that a person suffers from sciatica symptoms for an extended period of time, but has not been treated for it. The sooner you attend to it, the more successful the care will be. Should you suffer from (neglected) sciatica, TOPCHIRO may be able to reduce your symptoms!
The causes of sciatica
The underlying cause of sciatica is damage or irritation of the sciatic nerve. This is the nerve that runs from the lower back, along the back of the leg, to the foot. The nerve can become irritated in several ways. This is mainly because there is pressure on it. Inflammation can also cause nerve pain. Inflammation of the sciatic nerve can have several causes.
Oppression can occur during pregnancy, for example. This usually goes away on its own after delivery. Causes from which sciatica does not disappear immediately are incorrect posture, obesity, overuse of the back, osteoarthritis or a herniated disc.
If sciatica does not go away on its own and care is not received, neglected sciatica develops. Ignoring the pain can make it worse or radiate further. Thus, to prevent more discomfort, it is advisable to consult a chiropractor.
The symptoms and complaints involved
The problems you may experience as a result of sciatica can vary and depend on the underlying cause. However, pain in the lower back or back of the leg does almost always occur. This can be either a nagging or a stabbing pain. Furthermore, the leg may feel limp or occasionally tingle. As a result, the balance may decrease. In addition, patients often notice that they have weaker leg muscles or that the back feels stiff.
Briefly, the symptoms will be at the back of your lower back or leg and may involve both pain and a dull sensation. If you recognize yourself in this, there are solutions that can help you get rid of this annoying condition.
The possibilities at TOPCHIRO
Fortunately, our chiropractors can take good care of sciatica and in a large proportion of patients, the pain disappears quickly.
First, a physical examination will examine whether sciatica is indeed present. After this, the chiropractor will determine the underlying cause of the problem. Once this is clear, he can create a clear and effective plan of care.
The chiropractor’s plan of care
The chiropractor will begin to restore the position of the spine. In this way, the nerve will no longer be compressed and the pain will disappear. Our chiropractors have all the knowledge to create a personalized and effective care plan.
Care will include various techniques to improve your posture. Consider stretching or traction techniques, postural exercises and techniques to reduce muscle tension. Naturally, attention is also paid to balance in the spine and (undisturbed) functioning of the nervous system. The care is often painless and will cause your symptoms to gradually diminish until they disappear completely.
TOPCHIRO is the solution
Do you have stabbing or nagging pain in your lower back or back of the leg? Do you recognize the symptoms described above? Then don’t hesitate to contact us for too long. We are happy to help you get rid of your symptoms. For both acute and neglected sciatica, we are here for you. TOPCHIRO ensures that you can quickly return to your daily activities painlessly.
