Sciatica Pain Treatment in Bend, OR
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Understanding Sciatica Pain
The sciatic nerve begins in the lower back region and runs through the hips and buttocks. It travels down the back of your thigh and into the calves, feet, and toes. Sciatica is a condition that arises when this major nerve becomes irritated in some way.
Common Causes of Sciatic Nerve Irritation
- Tension on the nerves
- Slipped discs
- Spinal misalignments
- Localized inflammation
- Tension on the spinal cord
- Bone spurs
- Fibrous scar tissue
Recognizing Sciatica Symptoms
Regardless of what has irritated the sciatic nerve, the nerve is very sensitive. It will invariably produce several symptoms that are very noticeable to the sufferer.
Common Symptoms Include:
- Pain in the buttocks or hips
- Pain in the calves or thighs
- Sensation of coldness in feet or legs
- Tightness in the legs
Additional Signs:
- Weakness in feet, legs, hips, or knees
- Tingling or numbness in toes, legs, or feet
- Symptoms typically on one side
- Muscle weakness if untreated
Important: For the most part, symptoms will appear on one side of your body or the other, but both sides could be simultaneously affected. When sciatic nerve irritation persists over a long period, it can cause a person to lose muscle strength, and those muscles can begin to waste away and become smaller due to inadequate blood flow.
Treatment for Sciatica
Chiropractic care is an all-natural treatment option
Like many issues associated with the lower back, sciatica will generally respond very favorably to skilled chiropractic care. At Elevation Spine Center in Bend, Oregon, we will first determine what is causing your sciatic nerve to be irritated. It's critical to know the source of the irritation.
Our Diagnostic Process
- Comprehensive medical history review
- Thorough physical examination
- Digital X-ray analysis when needed
- MRI referral if necessary
Treatment Methods
- Specific spinal adjustments
- Spinal traction therapy
- Nerve pressure relief techniques
- Customized treatment programs
Once we identify the precise cause of sciatic nerve irritation, we'll work with you to formulate a program of treatment that addresses the underlying cause. Our licensed Doctors of Chiropractic may recommend specific spinal adjustments to relieve pressure on the nerves in the immediate area of the problem. We may also use spinal traction that can stretch out the vertebrae of the spine, thereby relieving pressure on the irritated nerve.
Relief from Sciatica
We offer custom treatment plans at Elevation Spine Center
Expected Improvements
- Significant relief from low back pain
- Reduction in radiating pain to hips, buttocks, and legs
- Decreased numbness and tingling
- Restored strength in legs and feet
Why Choose Chiropractic Care?
- Natural, drug-free treatment
- Addresses root causes, not just symptoms
- Personalized treatment plans
- Proven effectiveness for sciatica
Chiropractic care can deliver many health benefits to the person suffering from sciatica. If you've been experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should pay us a visit at the Elevation Spine Center.