Can a Chiropractor Administer Sciatica Pain Treatment?

Thinking sciatica pain treatment is in your near future? While sciatica can develop due to an injury, it often develops over a period of time. According to Spine Health, most people who experience sciatica typically get better within four to six weeks with non-surgical sciatica treatments.

Chiropractors treat pain

Considering undergoing sciatica pain treatment from a chiropractor? Chiropractors focus on using non-surgical techniques to treat their patients. Chiropractic treatment, therefore, involves using natural treatments in order to help relieve a patient's sciatica pain gently and naturally. The most common method that chiropractors use to treat pain is by performing spinal manipulations. When the spine is in its proper alignment, the body is better able to repair itself and properly function.

How spinal manipulations work

Spinal manipulation is also known as spinal adjustment and is the main technique that chiropractors use to help patients who are experiencing any level of pain. Spinal manipulations require chiropractors to either use their hands or a small chiropractic instrument to apply a controlled and sudden force to one's spine. The overall goal is to improve the motion of the spine, which in turn, supports the ability for patients to physically function on a much higher level.

About sciatica and the pain it can cause

While many people will be diagnosed with sciatica pain because they injured themselves, many others will experience sciatica pain over time due to problems associated with the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body, and when it has become irritated, it tends to cause one to experience various levels of pain. The pain can be minor or major, intermittent or constant, and may include other types of symptoms, including burning, numbness, tingling, weakness and difficulty moving one's legs.

How chiropractors treat sciatica pain

While chiropractors most often treat sciatica pain by performing a spinal manipulation, there are other types of treatment options that chiropractors can offer their patients. One of these options is massage therapy. The fact that sciatica pain is often caused by tight muscles means that when patients undergo massage therapy, it relaxes their muscles in a way that allows them to experience less or even no pain.

When it comes to which pain treatment option is ideal for any particular sciatica patient, they first need to be evaluated by the chiropractor so a treatment plan can be made. Many patients will need to undergo a combination of treatment therapies in order to adequately address their sciatica diagnosis.

Got questions?

Do you have any questions about undergoing sciatica pain treatment from an experienced chiropractor? The most common type of treatment that chiropractors use is spinal manipulations. For those who are ready to take the next step, making a consultation appointment for personalized information is necessary.

Request an appointment here: https://spine-chiropractic.com or call Spine Chiropractic at (423) 910-2302 for an appointment in our Ooltewah office.

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