Sciatica

Relieve Sciatica at a Top Chiropractor in Stillwater

Have you ever had pain in your low back or down your leg? It could be sciatica, a nerve-related issue that causes both localized and radiating pain and other symptoms in back, hips and legs. Sciatica affects millions of people each year in the U.S., and without proper medical treatment, it’s a condition that can come back again and again. As a top chiropractor in Stillwater, Northland Chiropractic offers advanced sciatica care for patients in and around Stillwater, MN, providing long-term relief for symptoms while also helping prevent those symptoms from recurring.

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica is a painful condition that occurs when the long sciatic nerve becomes compressed and irritated. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. Two branches of the nerve travel through the buttocks and into each leg. When the nerve becomes compressed or irritated, it can cause symptoms like:

  • low back pain
  • pain in the buttocks, hips, and legs
  • tingling or numbness in the buttocks or legs
  • muscle weakness and loss of coordination in the legs

Sciatica pain and other related symptoms often feel worse when lying down or sitting, but long periods of standing can also cause symptoms to occur.

What Causes Sciatica?

Several factors can cause the sciatic nerve to become compressed and irritated, including:

  • traumatic injury like a fall or a car accident
  • sports injuries
  • disc diseases, including arthritis
  • being obese or overweight
  • pregnancy
  • standing or sitting for long periods of time
  • lifting heavy objects or repetitive use and strain of your lower back

All of these factors can cause one or more discs in your lower back to bulge and move out of its normal position between your spine bones (vertebrae). When the disc slips out of alignment, it presses on the sciatic nerve and causes compression, inflammation, and irritation of the nerve. Painful symptoms can occur around the site of irritation, and they can also travel down the nerve pathway to the buttocks and legs. Sciatica pain can occur in one leg or both.

How Does a Chiropractor Treat Sciatica Pain?

Chiropractors treat sciatica by alleviating the root cause - nerve compression in the lower back caused by disc issues or other spine-related issues. Chiropractic adjustments can play an important role in treatment by gently coaxing discs back into their normal positions, relieving painful irritation around the root so symptoms are relieved in the back and along the nerve pathway. Therapeutic stretching exercises are also used to promote circulation for better healing. And finally, your chiropractor will provide you with the lifestyle guidance and other care you need to keep your spine healthy so future symptoms can be prevented.

Come See Your Stillwater Chiropractor Today

Lots of problems can cause back pain, and the first step in finding relief is to schedule a chiropractic visit so your symptoms can be evaluated. As a leading Stillwater chiropractor, Northland Chiropractic is ready to help you feel better, offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options designed to tap into your body's natural healing powers. To find out what's causing your back pain, call Northland Chiropractic at (651) 430-2727 and schedule an evaluation today.


Frequently Asked Questions About Sciatica

Sciatica is an irritating nerve condition that causes lower back and leg pain. The pain can either be intermittent or constant. Our Stillwater chiropractor offers treatments for this condition and can answer all of your questions about your condition and your treatment plan.

What are the Causes Sciatica?

Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve has become compressed, inflamed or irritated. Most people develop this condition when they have a herniated or bulging disc. However, symptoms can also develop as the result of lumbar spinal stenosis, muscle spasms or extremely tight buttock muscles and degenerative disc disease. In some instances, you may also experience lower back and leg pain after a car accident or hard fall.

How do I Know if My Lower Back Pain is Being Caused by My Sciatic Nerve?

The sciatic nerve spans from the lower back into the legs. Any injury to this nerve can result in lower back and leg pain, which are the primary symptoms. Individuals may also experience hip pain, loss of strength in the legs and difficulty walking. The pain is usually worse after long periods of sitting.

What Treatments Does Your Stillwater Chiropractor Offer for Lower Back and Leg Pain?

If you have lower back and leg pain, our chiropractor can provide you with a treatment program to help ease your symptoms and heal the injury. Common treatment options usually include chiropractic adjustments, non-surgical spinal decompression, massage therapy, acupuncture and corrective exercises. Our chiropractor may recommend one or more of these treatments, depending on the severity of your symptoms and the reason for your nerve compression or inflammation.

How Many Treatments Will I Need Before I Notice a Reduction in My Symptoms?

In general, our treatment programs are divided into three phases. The first phase is designed to help ease your symptoms and reduce your reliance on pain numbing medications. Once your symptoms have improved, phase two begins. This is where our chiropractor works on correcting the conditions that are causing your pain and restoring your range of motion, flexibility, and strength. Our last phase of treatment involves periodic appointments for ongoing care. These appointments can help you reduce your risk of experiencing future pain and injuries. The exact length of your treatment program varies according to the patient.

How do I Schedule an Appointment With Your CHiropractor in Stillwater?

You can schedule an appointment with our chiropractor in Stillwater for your lower back and leg pain by calling us at 651-430-2727.

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