Can Chiropractic Help With Sciatic Pain?
Sciatica, pain felt from the sciatic nerve, usually begins in the lower back, runs through the buttocks, and goes into the leg. Sciatica and the lower back pain accompanying it are usually caused by problems with the spine. Herniated discs or spinal subluxations can both cause the crippling pain of sciatica that is caused by the sciatic nerve running through the lower back into the legs. Herniated discs can be caused by a number of things, such as repeated trauma from hours of sitting at a desk or any injury to the spine. Symptoms of sciatica can be a dull or sharp pain, weakness in the lower extremities, or a tingling or burning sensation. Because the sciatic nerve is the cause of the pain, chiropractic care is a great solution to bring about relief from sciatica.
How Does Chiropractic Manage Sciatica Pain?
Those who experience intense pain often look for relief from over-the-counter medications to alleviate pain. Sciatica sufferers may try hot or cold compresses at the point of pain, or even steroid shots in an attempt to correct the problem. While the pain may resolve itself for a while, it usually returns again with a vengeance. A Lithia Springs chiropractor can offer relief from sciatica pain without painful shots or harmful medications for a more permanent solution to sciatica. It is scientifically proven that sciatica pain stems from a spinal misalignment of the lower lumbar spine. Because the spine is part of the central nervous system that controls the nerves and functions in our body, it is an obvious solution for relieving pain caused by the sciatic nerve. A Lithia Springs chiropractor can gently adjust the spine to correct spinal misalignments and alleviate pain along the sciatic nerve, all the while […]
An abnormal curve of the spine is known as scoliosis. Any twisting of the spine or improper curve of the spine when looking from a front or back view is considered a form of scoliosis. Although there are many varieties of spinal curvatures that could contribute to scoliosis, the most common form involves a side to side curve instead of a straight spine. This common type of scoliosis is called idiopathic scoliosis and often occurs in the adolescent years (ages 10-14), but it can occur at any age. Other forms of scoliosis include neuromuscular or myopathic scoliosis, degenerative scoliosis, or congenital scoliosis. No matter what type of scoliosis people suffer from, it can be both painful and even debilitating. Before scoliosis worsens to the point of causing health issues, find out how a chiropractor can help.
Raynaud’s Syndrome is a rare disorder of the blood vessels that affects mostly the fingers and toes. A lack of blood flow to the fingers and toes will cause them to turn blue or white and may be painful. More and more information about Raynaud’s Syndrome is being discovered. The more we learn about this syndrome, the better we can understand how to manage the symptoms of Raynaud’s Syndrome. While there are ways to manage the lack of blood flow to the extremities, chiropractic care has shown to significantly help those who suffer from symptoms of Raynaud’s Syndrome.
A herniated disc is caused when a disc protrudes out from the spine. Spinal discs are rubbery pads that support your vertebrae, and when even one is out of place and pressing on a nerve, it can cause significant amounts of pain and other health problems. Herniated discs can occur in many ways, such as from playing sports, stretching or twisting incorrectly, being in a car accident, improper lifting techniques, or simply getting older. No matter what the cause, chiropractic care offers relief from the severe pain herniated discs cause and can even help you avoid surgery or other extreme medical measures.
Those who experience fatigue know that it can be difficult to live with. Fatigue is extreme tiredness that can happen once in a while or that can be a chronic condition. Lack of a proper diet, poor sleep habits, or a struggle with mental illness can be a cause of fatigue. Some even suffer from fatigue because of extreme emotional or physical stress. It can sometimes feel like these things are out of our control so there is no real solution for fatigue, but nothing is further from the truth.
It is no secret that chiropractic care is used to treat all kinds of ailments beyond just the spine and musculoskeletal system. But many people seek chiropractors primarily for the treatment of back or neck pain or various spinal disorders such as scoliosis (C- or S-shaped spinal curve), lordosis (curved lower back), or kyphosis (abnormally rounded upper back). However, very few people are aware that a healthy adult spine, running from the base of the skull to the pelvis, when viewed from the side should have a gentle S-shaped curve. The neck and lower back regions are concave and the thoracic and sacral regions have a convex curve.
With more than 18% of the adult population suffering from some sort of anxiety disorder, anxiety is ravaging the US population. Even though anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and other mental disorders can lead to a variety of other health problems and dangerous behaviors, only about a third of those with anxiety disorders are seeking some sort of treatment for their anxiety.