Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints that brings patients to a chiropractor, and sciatica is one of the most common reasons for it. For sciatica treatments in Troy, MI, Dr. James Hunter at ActiveSPINE Health and Injury Care has many options for holistic treatments.
Sciatica is an irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerves are the nerves that run from the lower back over the buttocks down the back of both legs. Each sciatic nerve is responsible for the feeling you have in your leg and when it is not working properly it can greatly affect your ability to walk. You may experience shooting pain or numbness, which can affect balance and stability. A chiropractor has several sciatica treatments in Troy, MI.
Chiropractic adjustments
The most common treatment for any type of back pain is a spinal adjustment. After an examination, the chiropractor will identify the vertebra that is out of alignment. The first step is to correct the subluxation and then see if it is enough to relieve the pressure on the sciatic nerve. In some cases, it will be and in others there will need to be additional treatment.
Spinal decompression
There is not just one cause for sciatica, but all of them involve the sciatic nerve. If the pain is the result of a bulging or herniated disc, then using spinal decompression is a non-invasive way to help repair the damage that has been done. You can't help your discs from aging, but you can try to take the pressure off them. Cox flexion distraction is a way to use traction as well as pressure to move the vertebrae apart to increase the space and allow the disc to go back into its correct location between the vertebrae.
Therapeutic exercise
Therapeutic exercise is a way for your chiropractor to personalize your recovery. Once the nerve has calmed down, you want it to remain that way. Therapeutic exercise is a personalized plan for your particular condition. It helps to build your core and stretch your back. It improves your mobility and your stability. You will be able to use these exercises at home to make sure that you can maintain the wellness you have achieved.
Contact Dr. Hunter at ActiveSPINE Health and Injury Care when you need sciatica treatments in Troy, MI. Call or text us at (248) 509-7628 to ask a question or make an appointment today. Your wellness journey awaits.