Finding Relief From Sciatica With Chiropractic Care
Sciatica is not an injury or health condition, but a collection of symptoms that occur when the sciatic nerve is irritated, damaged, or compressed. Sciatica can cause extreme discomfort that prevents you from working, exercising, sleeping, and taking part in your hobbies. At Marshall Family Chiropractic in Saint Clair, MI, our chiropractor Dr. Marshall can determine the underlying cause of your sciatica, and design a personalized chiropractic sciatica treatment plan for you using these methods.
Determine the Underlying Cause of Your Sciatica
Sciatica symptoms occur when the sciatic nerve is pinched, compressed, or irritated. You may experience lower back or neck pain that radiates, eventually traveling down one arm or leg. This pain may feel like a burning, itching pain that can’t be ignored. You may also experience numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in your limb, making it hard to move or even lie down comfortably. Dr. Marshall will use an x-ray, MRI, or CT scan to determine the underlying cause of your sciatica. The most common causes are a herniated or slipped disc, a bulging disc, degenerative disc disease, a cyst or tumor, or a bone spur.
Design a Customized Chiropractic Treatment Plan
Dr. Marshall will design a customized chiropractic sciatica treatment plan that addresses the primary cause of your sciatica. He may recommend a combination of chiropractic therapies to give you the best chance of a full, successful recovery. He may recommend chiropractic adjustments to realign the spine and relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. He may also suggest therapeutic exercises and stretches and PEMF therapy to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
Prevent Sciatica at Home & Work
We can also help you prevent sciatica pain from returning at home or work. Dr. Marshall may suggest that you make some lifestyle changes until you are fully healed, including:
- Changing your sleep position
- Altering the way you complete certain everyday tasks
- Getting daily exercise and stretching regularly
- Improving your posture
- Making your workstation more ergonomic
- Adjusting your work schedule until you fully heal
- Switching to a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet
Visit Our Chiropractor in Saint Clair, MI
Get rid of your sciatica today by visiting Dr. Marshall at Marshall Family Chiropractic in Saint Clair, MI. Dr. Marshall will perform a full physical evaluation and health assessment, complete diagnostic imaging tests, and identify the cause of your sciatica. He will then work closely with you to address the underlying cause, rather than just masking the symptoms with prescription medication. Call us to schedule an appointment.
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