How We Can Help You Relieve Sciatica
What Is Sciatica?
The sciatic nerve branches out from the lumbar portion of the spine through the hips and extends down to the feet. When the vertebrae in the lumbar spine are out of alignment, one or more nerve branches are compressed and cause irritation and inflammation. Chiropractic adjustments work to properly align the spine by removing the sciatic nerve's compression. In some cases, sciatica is caused by a herniated or slipped disk or narrowing of the spine. Typically, sciatica symptoms will only impact one side of the body.
Sciatica Symptoms
A common symptom is pain in the sciatic nerve that runs down the lower back, hips, and buttocks. This can cause pain in the legs and feet too. The intensity of the pain varies with each patient. Numbness in the leg is another symptom that you may feel. This is caused by bone spurs and discs pressing on the sciatica nerve. Another symptom is tingling in the feet. This is similar to when your arm or leg falls asleep.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Our chiropractors can help by using gentle manipulation to put your spine back into alignment, taking pressure off the nerve. Combining chiropractic adjustments with massage therapy is another effective method of relieving sciatica. Chiropractic manipulation puts the vertebrae back into place, while massage therapy helps the muscles relax, making it easier for you to regain your ability to move freely.
Contact Us for Treatment in Madison and Huntsville, AL
Our team at Millar Chiropractic Clinics is ready to help patients in the Huntsville and Madison area manage their sciatica. Sciatica is one of our 6 areas of specialty excellence. It is our "bread and butter" so to speak. Offering a combination of chiropractic adjustments and regenerative medicine, our chiropractors will create a customized plan that works best for you. Give us a call or contact us online to schedule your first appointment. We are ready to help you find the relief you need from sciatica.