Sciatica
Sciatica is a pain felt in the low back area (lumbars)
The pain may be accompanied by numbness, altered sensation or even loss of strength in the leg.
The sciatic nerve is formed by the nerves of the lower lumbars and the upper three sacral nerves. Due to all the nerves involved in forming the sciatic nerve, it is not uncommon for one or more areas to become “pinched” or aggravated.
Benefits of chiropractic care for Sciatica:
Correctly aligns the spine and the pelvis, taking pressure off the sciatic nerve
Helps to eliminate the radiating pain caused by sciatica
Increases pelvic stability allowing the discs, ligaments and surrounding muscle to heal
Why is the sciatic nerve irritated?
Poor postures
Accidents
Physical stress
Too many hours seated
A chiropractor can help with your sciatica
Full exam of the lumbar spine and sacrum determining the cause of the sciatic pain.
Correctly realign the vertebrae especially of the lower lumbars and the sacrum.
Specific chiropractic adjustments eliminating the pressure on the sciatic nerve.
Chiropractic adjustments help decrease sciatic pain
Studies done at Parker’s University in the United States showed that:
“Chiropractic adjustments are effective in eliminating sciatic pain”
“85% of patients under chiropractic care, commented a significant improvement from their sciatic pain”