Are you currently experiencing radiating back pain or numbness? If so, you may have nerve compression due to joint alignment or disc issues. If you live in Bonney Lake, WA, get sciatica screening and treatment at Bonney Lake Chiropractic and Massage. Dr. Scott Sheridan is a local chiropractor who will provide an individualized treatment plan based on your condition.
Symptoms of Sciatica
The sciatic nerve starts at your lower back and runs down through the pelvis, down the leg, and ends at the back of the heel. There is one on each side. If any part of this nerve becomes compressed, that is called sciatica, and it can cause intense pain, numbness, or tingling. Symptoms often start in the lower back and radiate downward. Severe nerve problems from the condition can affect bowel or bladder incontinence.
Common Causes
This condition often occurs due to a herniated disc, bulging disc, or swollen muscle pressing on it. Bone spurs may grow in the spine and hit nerves. Age can exacerbate this condition due to weakening in the discs and bone spurs being likely to occur in older people. Excessive weight can put pressure on the spine. Some jobs put people at risk due to repetitive movements and heavy lifting that can herniate discs. Prolonged sitting or bad posture can create misalignment over time.
Chiropractic Practices to Relieve Sciatica in Bonney Lake, WA
You can get spinal adjustments from Dr. Sheridan. Adjustments involve directly applied force to affected parts of the vertebra to correct subluxation in joints or bulging discs.
Decompression pulls the spine carefully as you are harnessed to a computerized table. It stretches the vertebra apart, which pulls bulging disc material back into place. The negative pressure within each disc allows nutrients to seep in and encourages healing.
Prevention
To prevent sciatica from occurring or reoccurring after treatment, you can make lifestyle changes for better spinal health. Regular exercise keeps muscles strong and maintains a healthy weight that avoids pressure on the back. When muscles are strong, they provide more support to joints. Remember to sit straight and be mindful of your posture when walking. When you lift heavy objects, keep your back straight and lift with your knees. If you have a sedentary job, create an ergonomic setup. Get up periodically to stretch so you can relieve pressure and maintain flexibility.
Dr. Sheridan is your caring chiropractor at Bonney Lake Chiropractic and Massage. He can help you deal with pain from sciatica in Bonney Lake, WA. To learn more about this condition and start the journey to healing, call us at 253-862-6662 today.
