jeudi 23 janvier 2014

Chiropractic Care Helps Many Sciatica Sufferers

By Anita Valerie Baltrus


If you have ever suffered with sciatica you know how painful and uncomfortable it can be. You may feel a throbbing sensation in your lower back and it might extend into the buttocks, legs, and even the feet. Fortunately, many people suffering with this kind of pain can find relief with modern day chiropractic care. Here is more on this condition and why chiropractic can be effective for dealing with it.

Sciatic nerve pain or sciatica gets its name from the nerve that begins in the lower part of the spine. This nerve is the largest and longest nerve in your body and runs from the back to the feet. If something causes irritation or inflammation, pain may be felt anywhere along the nerve.

The majority of time sciatic pain is caused by problems within the lower or lumbar spine. The human spine is composed of many bony structures called vertebrae and they are cushioned by soft spongy material called disks. The spine also serves as a conduit for a vast nerve network in the body. If disk problems develop, these nerves can become impinged and this can lead to pain.

Many back problems are caused by disks that bulge or protrude. In fact, disks can rupture. These problems are often referred to as "slipped disks" or "herniated disks". Most people respond positively to modern chiropractic therapy. In fact, 90 percent of people with sciatic nerve pain notice improvement.

When you opt for chiropractic care you may receive a number of therapy options. Physical therapy with exercise can strengthen muscles, relieving pain. Electric muscle stimulation works well for many. Also, gentle spinal adjustment methods allow the spine to return to its natural state, easing pain in the process. Traction methods can also be very effective for relieving nerve pressure.

The October 2010 edition of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reports that sciatica can be successfully treated with spinal manipulation. As many as 60 percent of people (that have exhausted other forms of therapy like exercise and pain drugs) respond to chiropractic. Results are often just as impressive as people that had back surgery procedures.

If you see a chiropractor you are less likely to undergo back surgery. Recent studies show that patients (with back injuries) that saw chiropractors first, were less likely to receive surgery than those that went to surgeons initially. Almost 43 percent of the patients had surgery, compared to only 1.5 percent of those that sought chiropractic initially (Spine, Dec 2012).

If you are interested in chiropractic spinal adjustment therapy and its benefits, it is best to see a trusted chiropractor. In fact, in the United States, chiropractors are the main ones performing lumbar spinal adjustments. It is simple to contact a chiropractic professional and make an appointment. Your first visit includes a consultation as well as a complete exam. The chiropractic doctor offers many forms of therapy and will customize your care to your specific needs. All of your options for sciatica relief are proven to be effective and are completely natural. Chiropractic is safe and gentle enough to help the elderly and small children.




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