Understanding Sciatica and How To Treat It

Jul 20, 2016

If you experience some burning sensation, back pain, or numbness in your legs, you may be suffering from Sciatica.

If you happen to live near College Park, consider scheduling an appointment with one of our AICA Chiropractors within the week.

Choosing to seek Chiropractic treatment to address the symptoms of Sciatica is the fastest way to living a pain- life.

What Is Sciatica?

Sciatica is a medical condition that represents pain, which originates and transmits throughout the sciatic nerve. This particular nerve extends from your lower back area and connects through your hips, legs, and buttocks.

Patients can develop Sciatica when parts of their nerve cells become compressed. This environment leads to pain, inflammation, and numbness.

Those who have dealt with Sciatica describe their pain as:

  • Sharp
  • Burning
  • Excruciating

Sitting for prolonged periods of time, sneezing, or even coughing can cause your symptoms to become aggravated, increasing the amount of pain you experience.

Causes of Sciatica

Although there are a variety of reasons, herniated or ruptured discs, bone spurs, and the narrowing of your spine are a few of the more common conditions that lead to Sciatica.

Other causes include:

  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Non-Spinal conditions e.g. diabetes
  • Sitting stationary for prolonged periods of time

Treating Sciatica

The Chiropractors at AICA Atlanta are experienced at treating the symptoms connected to Sciatica and can provide treatment solutions that offer immediate pain relief.

You can schedule a complete examination by filling out our online application form or by calling us at (404) 889-8828.

When you visit our office, you can expect your Chiropractor to want to discuss your background, dietary habits, and family medical history.

A chiropractic examination will be conducted to determine the origins of your condition, as well as to assess the best possible treatment.

Some of the recommendations that are offered to treat Sciatica include:

  • Ultrasound Therapy
  • Electrical Nerve Stimulation
  • Chiropractic Adjustments or Spinal Manipulation
  • Ice Therapy

Our office is available 24/7 to schedule an immediate appointment or to answer any questions you may have.

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