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The term sciatica is commonly used as a generic term, diluting the true condition of sciatica. Tell a medical professional you have sciatica and they will get the general idea of your complaint, but tell a Chiropractor or neurologist that you have sciatica pain going down your leg and they will have a lot more questions about your symptoms. There are many conditions and symptoms that will present as sciatica. This is why you should see a chiropractor trained in sciatica; they will ask many questions regarding your symptoms and get amazing results. Briefly, let’s examine some variations of “sciatica”.
This pain is a result of irritation of the joint between the sacrum and ilium called the sacroiliac joint. This joint is located on the back of the pelvis on either side. Irritation caused by lack of proper movement in the sacroiliac joint causes inflammation in the sacroiliac joint space. The increase of inflammation leads to pain. This referral pain will commonly present with a localized pain near the sacroiliac joint and can at times refer pain into the buttocks, side of the upper leg, and groin. This pain tends to be worse when walking or running and better when sitting or lying down.
Sacroiliac joint referral pain treatment requires chiropractic adjustments to the pelvis, exercises, stretches, and on occasion the use of a Sacroiliac brace. Bodyweight squats are an excellent way to improve functional mobility of the sacroiliac joints.
However, if the sacroiliac joints do not move the way they should, squats can be a very aggravating exercise, making the symptoms worse. A chiropractor for sciatica in Sparks, NV will let you know the probable cause of the pain and allow you to get the proper recommendations.
Lumbar referral pain results from dysfunction in the lumbar spine. The lumbar spine is the low back. Loss of function, decreased movement, muscle spasms, and swelling in the low back can lead to lumbar referral pain. Lumbar referral pain can send pain into the low back, buttocks, and upper leg. Lumbar referral pain tends to be better when walking and moving. It tends to be worse when sitting or lying down.
Lumbar referred pain is treated with low back chiropractic adjustments, pelvic adjustments, stretches, exercises, trigger point therapies, and occasionally with a low back brace. A low back brace can help in times of lumbar referred pain. However, a low back brace can also make the condition worse if overused.
So if you rely on a low back brace to make it through the day, then it is time to see a chiropractor for sciatica in Reno, NV. Reliance on a low back brace will over time make the lumbar referral pain worse and your back muscles weak. So get evaluated, treated, and learn how to properly use a low back brace.
Cartilage in your back, known as the discs, misshapen and physically push against a nerve causing what is know as disk herniations. These symptoms are generally associated with severe pain, numbness, and even muscle weakness. This condition is confused with many other conditions and it is important to be evaluated by a professional to get an accurate diagnosis. The pain, numbness, and muscle weakness vary depending on the location of disc herniation. When comparing to “sciatica”, disc herniation can give you low back pain, hip pain, leg pain, and groin pain.
The most conservative way to treat disk herniations is through chiropractic care. Chiropractic care has fewer risks and better results than surgical interventions. There are times when surgery is the best option, but it should be avoided if possible. A chiropractor treats disk herniations with adjustments, decompression, exercises, stretches, and therapeutic modalities to help with swelling and pain. Natural treatment of disk herniations takes dedication and time, but the results are worth the work.
Piriformis Syndrome is a sciatica pain caused by a muscle called the piriformis. The piriformis muscle has a primary function to rotate the hip and lift it to the side in a motion called abduction. When this muscle spasms it can irritate and even put direct pressure on the sciatic nerve. This pressure on the sciatic nerve causes pain in the deep buttocks where the piriformis is spasming and pain down the leg in areas where the sciatica nerve is located. A small portion of the population will have the sciatic nerve run through the piriformis muscle making them even more prone to piriformis syndrome.
Piriformis syndrome is very treatable in Sparks, NV. To stop piriformis syndrome a chiropractor does several things. A chiropractor will adjust the pelvis and hip, stretch the piriformis, release trigger points, and instruct the patient to do exercises. While stretching the piriformis can help relieve symptoms, it is important to see a chiropractor to find the root cause, and to check if it is actually piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome often has a root cause of a pelvis and hip not functioning properly. As a result of the improper function, the piriformis will often spasm. Until function is restored the piriformis will recurrently spasm causing piriformis syndrome.
The common definition of sciatica will often describe pains in the low back radiating down into the buttocks. The Mayo Clinic describes it as such. People will commonly refer to the term “sciatica” as pain anywhere from the low back all the way to the foot. Here we will explore a few details of sciatica in the hopes of you better understanding sciatica.
The Sciatic Nerve innervates muscles and sensory of the leg, but mostly below the knee. This means the calf muscles, feet, and ankles will commonly be affected by sciatica. While true sciatica can have associated pains in the low back and upper leg, they may be related to one of the previously mentioned conditions. It is not uncommon to have more than sciatica occurring when you have sciatica. This means that true sciatica is going to occur below the knee. Items that can relate to sciatica include the following:
This list is not all inclusive, therefore it is important to see a specialist who understands the condition. If you feel you have actual sciatica, then it will likely give you symptoms below the knee.
Buttocks, low back, thighs and groin are mostly innervated by a group of nerves called the lumbar plexus, therefore not the sciatic nerve. That means this region of the body is not related to the sciatic nerve. This means that buttock pain, low back pain, thigh pain and groin pain are more likely related to the low back which is the lumbar spine and pelvis.
The treatment of sciatica with chiropractic care requires adjustments of the lumbars, pelvis, and hips. It includes exercises, stretching, trigger point therapies, and therapeutic modalities. Sciatica treatment can also include braces and decompression depending on the cause of the condition. True sciatica takes a while to treat, but the results are fantastic and address the root cause, not just the symptom. See a chiropractor for sciatica in Sparks & Reno, NV as soon as you can.
Yes! Low back pain, leg pain, leg numbness, and sciatica can all be treated with Chiropractic care. Sciatica and sciatica-like conditions require adjustments, exercises, massage, and at times extra therapies. Chiropractic can make big changes in your life. If you have Sciatica or think you have sciatica come to see our chiropractor for sciatica in Sparks & Reno, NV.
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Yes! Low back pain, leg pain, leg numbness, and sciatica can all be treated with Chiropractic care. Sciatica and sciatica-like conditions require adjustments, exercises, massage, and at times extra therapies. Chiropractic can make big changes in your life. If you have Sciatica or think you have sciatica come to see our chiropractor for sciatica in Sparks & Reno, NV.
Choose You! At Time 2 Adjust Family Chiropractic we help you take care of yourself and eliminate sciatica discomfort from your life.
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