Chiropractic Care for Sciatica Pain Relief

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proadAccountId-361382 • Aug 22, 2019

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body running from the lower back to the lower leg and can measure up to three-quarters of an inch in diameter. Sciatica is characterized by pain that originates in the lower back or buttock that travels to one or both legs. The intensity and frequency of the nerve pain can vary from minimal to severe and occasional to constant. Sciatica is also called referred pain, neuropathy, or neuralgia and is really a symptom of a disorder. Doctors of chiropractic medicine regularly treat sciatica.

Symptoms of Sciatica

Shooting pain that makes standing difficult
Pain is limited to one side of the leg and/or buttocks
Pain that worsens when you sit
Tingling or burning feeling down your leg
Weakness/numbness in one leg
Pain relief only when you lay down

How A Chiropractor Can Help Reduce the Painful Symptoms of Sciatica

Sciatica pain is the result of nerve impingement or compression which can result from:

Bulging/herniated disc
Narrowing of the spine
Tumors along the spine
Misalignment
Trauma

The type of chiropractic care provided depends on the cause of a person’s sciatica. Sciatica treatment may include several different treatments including cold therapies, TENS, and spinal adjustments.

Cold therapy can reduce inflammation and help control sciatic pain.
TENS units use variable intensities of electrical currents to control acute pain and reduce muscle spasms.
Spinal adjustments are the core of chiropractic care. This technique helps with restricted movement of the spine and helps restore misaligned vertebral bodies to their proper position. This helps to reduce nerve irritability responsible for inflammation, muscle spasm, pain, and other symptoms related to sciatica.

A Holistic Approach to Pain Management

Chiropractic treatment aims to help the body's potential for healing itself. It is based on the scientific principle that restricted spinal movement leads to pain and reduced function and performance. Chiropractic care is non-surgical, drug-free and is a great option when it comes to getting your sciatica treated. At Spring Street Chiropractic, we've been helping patients to achieve pain-free lives for more than 20 years. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Allan Sicignano and see what chiropractic care can do for you.

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How Often Should I See a Chiropractor?

By proadAccountId-361382 • 27 Apr, 2022

There are really no set rules on how often someone should go see a chiropractor. It differs from person to person. Some people go as frequently as once a week, while others go once a month. The frequency of how often you go really depends on what you are going for. Someone with chronic pain in their neck or back might only go when they feel pain, while someone with an injury will usually go more frequently. The best thing to do when you’re dealing with any pain that requires chiropractic services is to make an appointment with a chiropractor to talk about it. Some sports injuries may require frequent follow up visits to make sure the patient is getting the most out of their chiropractic services and recovering well. The same thing applies when a patient comes in after being in a car accident. However, chronic aches and pains are often not the same. Most chiropractors will schedule the next appointment the day they see each patient. Any patient with chronic pains should see a chiropractor at least once a month to be adjusted. If the patient’s chronic pain is more severe, their chiropractor may recommend they come more frequently. The frequency at which you receive chiropractic care varies on a case to case basis. At Spring Street Chiropractic, our chiropractors are focused on providing the best customer services for all of their patients. Contact us today to make an appointment. We currently serve patients in Manhattan, NYC; SoHo, NYC, and Tribeca, NYC.