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Do you suffer from pain in the lower back that radiates to the buttock or leg? You may be suffering from sciatica. Are you curious about what sciatica is, what causes it and how the chiropractor can help you get rid of the pain?
You can read more about it on this page!
Sciatica is a form of nerve pain caused by a disruption in the functioning of the sciatic nerve. Nerves provide communication in the body through electrical signals. This can involve signals from the brain to the rest of the body as well as vice versa. Nerves allow us to smell, feel and move our muscles, for example.
When the function of a nerve is disrupted, it can lead to a variety of symptoms.
The sciatic nerve is a nerve that runs from the lower part of the back toward the leg. Therefore, the underlying cause of sciatica often lies in the back. Some common causes are:
A herniated disc: The sciatic nerve originates from the spinal cord, a bundle of nerves located in the spine. Between each vertebra in the spine are intervertebral discs. These discs are stiff on the outside and have a jelly-like core. It may be the case that the stiff outer shell breaks down, causing the jelly-like core to bulge out. This puts pressure on the nerve, causing symptoms. A herniated disc can be caused by congenital weakness of the intervertebral discs, excessive strain on the back or poor posture.
Osteoarthritis:: Osteoarthritis involves a thinner and less smooth intervertebral disc. As a result, there is less space between the vertebrae. The sciatic nerve runs through the openings between the vertebrae toward the leg. When there is less room for this nerve, it can cause irritation.
Stress and overload: Stress can result in poor posture or increased muscle tension. This puts a lot of pressure on nerves, which can cause sciatica. Overuse can also result from heavy work or a lot of exercise without adequate recovery.
Pregnancy: Pregnancy has a lot of impact on hormones. As a result, joints become more flexible. As a result, a nerve may become pinched.
Sciatica is characterized by pain limited to one leg in most cases. The pain is felt in the low back, buttock and leg. In addition to pain, you may also experience burning, tingling, numbness, loss of strength or muscle cramps.
Before treatment can begin, the chiropractor will ask questions about the symptoms you are experiencing. The chiropractor will also try to find out what is the underlying cause of these symptoms.
In doing so, the practitioner also evaluates whether chiropractic is the best suited treatment method for you. Depending on the degree of complaints, the type of complaint and its cause, the chiropractor will create a treatment plan.
Chiropractic is a method of treatment that focuses on eliminating communication problems between the joints and the nervous system. The chiropractor does this through treatment with the hands, applying pressure briefly to certain areas.
This treatment creates more space for the nerve, allowing it to function normally again.
Do you suffer from lower back, buttock and leg pain? Don’t wait any longer and drop by TOPCHIRO! Our experienced specialists are at your service and will be happy to help you get rid of symptoms.
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