Dr. Richard Silver and Dr. Craig Brenan are your local chiropractors at Verve Chiropractic in Montgomery, TX. They want to help you find pain relief and have a healthy spine. If you have sciatica, it means you have chronic pain radiating from your lower back from the sciatic nerve. With quality chiropractic care, you can correct this issue.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a common back pain issue due to nerve compression on the sciatic nerve. These nerves are the largest nerves in the body and run from the lower back down both your legs to the back of each heel. Therefore, when there is compression, it can cause lingering pain that radiates down your body. This problem often happens due to nerve compression from a herniated or bulging disc. In some cases, severe muscle spasms can compress the nerve and cause pain. In addition to pain, you may experience numbness or tingling.
For some people, the condition worsens whenever they walk. Often, the best way to recover from this condition is with chiropractic care. During a chiropractic exam, your provider can find the source of the compression.
Can You Prevent the Condition?
Always lift with your legs, bend your knees, and keep your back straight. Wear a protective harness if you have one. If you sit for your job, use ergonomic furniture and avoid slouching. Get up periodically to keep your blood circulating and stretch your body. Make stretching a regular part of your daily routine. Keeping a healthy weight prevents excessive pressure on your spine. Getting regular maintenance adjustments at your local chiropractor in Montgomery, TX, can ensure a healthy spine and help prevent sciatica.
How Can Chiropractors Heal It?
Dr. Silver and Dr. Brenan use Activator adjustments for spinal adjustments. With activator adjustments, you take the same position as with a manual one. Instead of using manual manipulation on your spine, your chiropractor has a handheld tool called an activator. It delivers quick pulses to your joints. As the vertebrae and discs slowly straighten back in place, pressure on the nerves will be released. The number of sessions required depends on the rate of the patient’s progress.
When you have sciatica it can cause chronic pain and numbness that can become unbearable. Thanks to professional chiropractors in Montgomery, TX, you don't have to live with this pain or automatically rely on surgery. An activator adjustment can create alignment on your spine and prevent nerve compression from occurring. Dr. Silver and Dr. Brenan are here to help with spinal issues. Call us at 936-596-1444 for more information.