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Sciatica sufferers know the daily pain of performing tasks, albeit simple ones as walking or sitting for a prolonged period of time. Doctors About Care, PC has effectively offered sciatic nerve pain relief via West Babylon chiropractic sciatica treatment since 1999.
What is sciatica?
When the sciatic nerve is compressed, pain arises. Lumbar spine subluxations, herniated discs, bulging or slipped discs, tumors, and spinal disorders resulting from certain diseases will cause sciatica. Sciatica can result in loss of feeling in the leg(s), possibly also insomnia, as well as paralysis of a limb or group of muscles.
After the evaluation and diagnosis of sciatica, done by a review of your medical history, physical and neurological exam, x-ray, MRI, CT scan or electrodiagnostic test, the path of pain relief treatment can begin by your West Babylon chiropractor.
The approach to West Babylon chiropractic sciatica treatment would include:
Ice therapy which helps reduce inflammation and controls sciatic pain.
Spinal manipulation adjustments which are the heart of chiropractic treatments. Manipulation will help restore the misaligned vertebral discs to their proper position, and frees the restricted movement of the spine. Nerve irritability which causes the inflammation, pain, muscle spasms and other symptoms associated with sciatica is found to be reduced with spinal manipulation.
Ultrasound are sound waves with gentle heat that deeply penetrates into your tissues. This increases circulation, reduces muscle spasms, cramps, swelling, pain and stiffness.
A TENS unit is a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, muscle stimulating machine. Adjustable are the intensities of electrical current to control acute pain and reduce those muscle spasms.
Physical therapy as well will be incorporated into your sciatica treatment program, which the physical therapist will start you on specific exercises tailored individually to your condition and movement capability. This is found to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. Heat and ice therapy will help relieve pain as well.
Your therapist will also suggest at-home exercises to keep the momentum going into sciatic nerve pain relief. These will be gentle exercises including stretching, strengthening your muscles and conditioning them in support of your spine and back. Exercise also helps with the nutrients in the discs so they stay healthy and prevent any injury that would cause sciatica.
Other tips for sciatica nerve pain relief includes:
Proper body stance
Correct lifting methods
Regular exercise
A well balanced diet
Proper mattress selection for your back for support
Cessation of smoking
Sufficient amount of rest and/or sleep
To begin West Babylon chiropractic sciatica treatment with Doctors About Care, PC, contact them today for examination, evaluation and diagnosis and be on your way to achieving the sciatic nerve pain relief long awaited for. Call 631-661-6611. |
