Treatment for sciatica pain is possible when you work with a chiropractor in East Rockaway, NY. Dr. Brian Katz treats patients throughout the area who are struggling with sciatica pain and looking for a pain relief solution without using prescription medication. If you have pain in your lower back that is traveling down the back of your leg, it's time to see how a chiropractor can help. With the right treatment, you can reduce or eliminate the cause of your sciatica pain.
Diagnosing Sciatica Pain
Sciatica pain occurs when the nerve that travels from the lower back down the leg, called the sciatic nerve, is inflamed, causing you pain, tingling, or a burning sensation. The nerve can become damaged in an accident or sports injury or be due to a herniated disc that is pressing down on the root of your sciatic nerve. A chiropractor will take a careful look at the alignment of your spine and test to see where you are having a problem that could be interfering with your soft tissues or nervous signals. When you have lower back pain that starts to radiate down the back of your legs, sciatica is often suspected.
Treatment for Sciatica Pain With a Chiropractor
Decompression strategies, stretching, and spinal adjustments can all help ease the pressure on your sciatic nerve when there is a narrowing of the disc space. Ultrasound and electrical stimulation can help to relax muscles and improve the circulation in the area. When you bring nutrient dense blood to the area, it is easier for you to heal. Spinal decompression may involve learning new stretching techniques, adjustments, or specialized equipment that slowly stretches the area to decompress your spine. You might try hot or cold therapy to relax muscles and reduce inflammation. Treatment with a chiropractor for sciatica pain can be used alone or as a complementary therapy when you are seeing other treatment providers.
Schedule With an East Rockaway, NY Chiropractor Now
Learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care for sciatica pain, and give the office of Dr. Brian Katz a call at 516-593-8333 today. We offer chiropractic services for residents of East Rockaway, NY and the surrounding area.
