Treating Sciatica With Chiropractic Adjustments

Is sudden pain shooting down your legs? Constant pain in your hips and lower back? It is time to see a chiropractor about sciatica treatment. At Dr. Gary Martin, Irvine Chiropractor, we can provide services that will help alleviate your pain, and strengthen your spinal health. Read below to learn more about sciatica, and what treatment options could be available for you.

What is sciatica? 

Sciatica is a medical condition that includes pain radiating through the lower back, hips, buttocks, and down each leg. It is called sciatica because it is caused by damage or pressure of the sciatic nerve. This can be the result of a herniated disc, bone spur, or compression of the vertebra in the lower spine. This often can create a sense of numbness and inflammation in the area.

What can I do to prevent sciatica?

Sciatica can be prevented by regular exercise to strengthen core muscles, proper posture, and the practice of good body mechanics. Regular exercise could include low impact core work like walking with good posture, sitting on a Pilate’s ball, or swimming. Good body mechanics refers to the use of proper technique when lifting or sitting. By alleviating imbalance and building core strength in our daily lives, we can create a lifestyle that prevents sciatic nerve pain.

What does sciatica treatment entail?

We use a variety of strategies to treat sciatic nerve pain. This can include any of the below services.

• Chiropractic adjustments. This is achieved by manually manipulating the spine to correct alignment and release lactic acid.
• Vibration therapy. This noninvasive treatment contracts muscles to relieve pain.
• Cold laser therapy. This is a painless process to repair damaged tissue, typically from an injury.
• Postural screenings. We will measure your posture to determine if there is a better way for you to sit or stand to prevent pain, and decrease pressure on the sciatic nerve.
• Corrective exercise. Often used as a form of chiropractic homework, we can provide exercises to do at home that will strengthen your core to prevent pain.

Contact Dr. Gary Martin, Irvine Chiropractor

While each of these services can benefit the majority of individuals, we will be sure to create a sciatica treatment plan that is customized and tailored to your lifestyle and severity of the condition. At Dr. Gary Martin, Irvine Chiropractor, we provide an array of treatment and care plans catered to your needs. Call us today at (949) 559-7999.