How Can a Chiropractor Relieve Sciatica Symptoms?
Sciatica is a collection of symptoms that occur when the sciatic nerve is irritated, injured, or compressed. This can occur after an injury or due to a spinal condition like a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or spinal arthritis. Sciatica symptoms include lower back pain, nerve pain, numbness and tingling, muscle weakness, and mobility problems. At Ballinger Chiropractic, Dr. Calvin Mulanax can diagnose the underlying cause of your sciatica and offer chiropractic treatment options for sciatica, nerve pain, and low back pain in Shoreline, WA. Here is a look at his chiropractic sciatica treatments.
Chiropractic Adjustments
During a chiropractic adjustment, Dr. Mulanax will gently move the vertebrae and joints back into alignment. This allows blood, oxygen, and nutrients to move freely through the spine and accelerates the healing process. Chiropractic adjustments can also address the underlying cause of your sciatica symptoms by relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve, encouraging your spinal discs to shift back into place, and restoring proper spinal alignment.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Myofascial release therapy is a specialized method of massage that addresses areas of tension and tightness in the myofascial tissues. During myofascial release therapy, Dr. Mulanax will identify trigger points, or knots of tender, tight connective tissue. He will release tension in the trigger points and surrounding tissue to reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve. Myofascial release will also improve blood flow and reduce swelling and inflammation to relieve pain and improve range of motion.
Therapeutic Exercises and Stretches
Dr. Mulanax will guide you through therapeutic exercises and stretches to relieve your sciatica symptoms. These exercises can improve the strength of the muscles that support your spine and reduce pain and inflammation. Doing these exercises every day can make it easier to move around without pain and improve the results of your chiropractic treatments.
Lifestyle Modification
Dr. Mulanax will recommend changes to make at home as you recover. These changes can help you avoid further pain and injury and reduce your risk of complications. He may recommend changing your sleep position, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, following an anti-inflammatory diet, getting daily exercise, reducing stress, and drinking more water. He may also suggest making your workplace more ergonomic or changing your work duties as you recover.
Schedule a Consultation for Sciatica Treatment
Visit Dr. Mulanax at Ballinger Chiropractic to explore your options for sciatica treatment in Shoreline, WA. He has 22 years of experience in drug-free, all-natural therapies that address the root cause of your sciatica. His chiropractic therapies can accelerate healing, relieve pain, reduce stiffness and inflammation, and restore mobility and range of motion. We accept most insurance and have Saturday appointments available. Call us now or request an appointment online.
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