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living withSciatica Pain?
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common causes
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WHEN TO TREAT
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Overview
Sciatica affects millions each year, characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back down through the hips, buttocks, and each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body and can significantly impair your mobility and quality of life.
symptoms that signal a need for help:
Sciatica symptoms vary significantly, but key indicators include
- Persistent Lower Back Pain: Radiates down to the buttock and leg, intensifying with sitting.
- Sharp Pain: Makes standing or walking challenging.
- Numbness or Tingling: Occurs along the nerve path in the leg or foot.
- Muscle Weakness: Affects the leg, complicating movement.
- Localized Discomfort: Begins in the spine and extends downward.
understanding sciatica
Sciatica pain can range from infrequent and irritating to constant and incapacitating. While symptoms can be severe, most cases can be resolved with non-operative treatments and rarely require surgical intervention.
Common Causes of sciatica
Sciatica is primarily caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve, factors contributing to this condition include:
herniated disc
bone spurs
spinal stenosis
spondylolisthesis
muscle spasms
pregnancy
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Risk Factors
Certain factors can increase the risk of developing sciatica:
age
obesity
occupation
prolonged sitting
diabetes
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When to Seek Treatment for sciatica pain
Consult a healthcare professional if you experience:
- Intense pain: Making it difficult to perform daily activities.
- Symptoms that persist: Despite several weeks of self-care.
- Sudden, severe symptoms: In the lower back or leg along with numbness or muscle weakness.
- Loss of bowel or bladder control: This is a sign of cauda equina syndrome, a serious condition that requires immediate medical care.
What to Expect during your visit
During your first appointment, Dr. Jesse will discuss your health, lifestyle, and personal wellness goals. He will also perform a detailed examination to determine the underlying causes of your pain and any related symptoms.
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tips to Prevent Sciatica Pain
An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure
tip 1: get moving
Incorporate a variety of exercises that strengthen the back, improve flexibility, and support overall spinal health. Activities like water aerobics and stationary biking are excellent for those with sciatica as they put less strain on the back while still promoting strength and endurance.
tip 2: have posture awareness
Practice maintaining correct posture both when sitting and standing. Ensure your back is aligned, shoulders are relaxed, and you avoid slouching. This helps minimize the pressure on your sciatic nerve and supports spinal health.
tip 3: create an ergonomic workplace setup
Arrange your workstation so that it promotes good posture. Adjust your chair and desk so that the computer monitor is at eye level, knees are slightly higher than your hips, and your chair supports your lower back. This adjustment helps prevent the onset of sciatica symptoms by maintaining proper spinal alignment.
tip 4: stay in shape
Maintain a healthy weight to reduce the burden on your spine. Excess weight can increase the stress on your spinal discs and lead to conditions that exacerbate sciatica.
tip 5: be mindful of movement techniques
When lifting objects, ensure to do so with your legs rather than your back to avoid straining the sciatic nerve. Bend at the knees and keep the load close to your body.
tip 6: stretch regularly
Incorporate daily stretching routines that focus specifically on the lower back, hips, and legs. Stretches like the hamstring stretch, piriformis stretch, and knee-to-chest stretch can help maintain flexibility and reduce nerve compression.
top 7: avoid prolonged sitting
Take regular breaks from sitting to stand and stretch. Prolonged sitting can aggravate sciatica by compressing the lumbar discs and irritating the sciatic nerve.
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Our integrated healthcare model is designed to enhance patient outcomes and provide longer lasting results. Here’s how:
- Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments to improve joint motion and biomechanical function.
- StemWave Therapy to ‘trick’ the body into perceiving injury, kickstarting a cascade of natural healing responses including the migration of your own stem cells.
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- Red-Light Therapy to alleviate muscle and joint pain while enhancing recovery and increasing energy.
- IV Therapy to infuse a cocktail of essential nutrients directly into your system for instant impact.
- Active Therapies to support your treatments by enhancing balance, flexibility, and stability. These in-office therapies aim to correct and retrain posture, boost muscle strength and mobility, and help prevent future injuries. Additionally, they promote long-term muscle memory to ensure lasting wellness and relief from pain.
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