Sciatica is a condition that happens when surrounding tissue exerts pressure on your body’s largest nerve - the sciatic nerve. This nerve traverses through the lower spine, hip, and leg, and can create pain that can be challenging to overcome. Pain may intensify while standing or walking and often is worsened when sitting due to increased pressure on stretched muscles. For residents and professionals in Lynbrook, NY, seeking relief from sciatic pain, Dr. Peter Luecken can diagnose the cause of sciatic pain and create a plan to alleviate symptoms effectively.
The Symptoms of Sciatica
The symptoms of sciatica typically present as pain in the lower back, hips, legs, or buttocks. Commonly described sensations associated with sciatic pain – which can be intermittent or chronic – include shooting pain, numbness, burning, and tingling. Moreover, inflammation of the sciatic nerve can lead to muscle spasms and weakness, with the severity of these symptoms depending upon the specific circumstances.
While sciatica is recognized as a medical disorder, the condition can manifest as a symptom of an underlying condition that exerts pressure on the large nerve, resulting in pain, discomfort, and additional symptoms.
Possible Sciatic Pain Causes
If you are experiencing sciatic pain, it may be caused by -
- A misaligned, bulging, or herniated spinal disc.
- Degenerating discs in the spine.
- Wearing high heels.
- Tightened muscles, which generate trigger points of pain.
- Poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle.
- Pregnancy, and more.
In certain cases, sciatica symptoms may improve over time without requiring medical intervention. However, as sciatic pain can be merely a symptom and not the primary source of discomfort, it's advisable to consult a chiropractor for evaluation, diagnosis, and guidance.
The following therapies offer chiropractic options for pain and symptom relief -
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Spinal Decompression.
- Massage Therapy.
- Physiotherapy.
- Ice Pack Cryotherapy
- Electrical Stimulation Therapy.
- Therapeutic Ultrasound.
- Acupressure.
- Therapeutic Exercise and Stretching to encourage healing and improve range of motion.
As mentioned earlier, sciatic pain has the potential to come and go, leading to periods of relief that may mistakenly be interpreted as signs of healing and recovery. However, when or if sciatic pain returns, this serves as a reminder that the underlying condition remains untreated.
How Can a Leading Lynbrook, NY, Chiropractor Help with Sciatica?
Sciatic dysfunction will remain until the nerve is no longer compressed, so it is essential to seek professional help from someone who can identify the pain source and create an effective sciatica treatment plan. For those in and around Lynbrook, contact Dr. Luecken or a member of our team of professionals at 516-424-4499 or online for more information.
