Sciatica Pain Relief in Savannah & Pooler, GA
Sciatica can cause sharp, radiating pain from your lower back down through your legs, making daily activities challenging. At Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic, we specialize in identifying and treating the root causes of sciatica to provide lasting, drug-free relief. Schedule a Free Consultation TodayWhat Is Sciatica?
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back through the hips and down each leg. Common symptoms include:
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Sharp or burning pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs
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Numbness or tingling sensations
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Muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot
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Pain that worsens with prolonged sitting or standing
This condition is often caused by compression of the sciatic nerve due to:
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Herniated or bulging discs
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Spinal misalignments (subluxations)
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Degenerative disc disease
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Pregnancy-related changes
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Non-spinal issues like diabetes or prolonged sitting on a wallet
Since there are many disorders that cause sciatica, Dr. Wetherington’s first step is to determine what is causing your sciatica. Forming a diagnosis involves a thoughtful review of your medical history, and a physical and neurological examination.
Our Chiropractic Approach to Sciatica Relief
The purpose of chiropractic treatment is to help the body’s potential to heal itself. It is based on the scientific principle that restricted spinal movement leads to pain and reduced function and performance. Chiropractic care is non-invasive (non-surgical) and drug-free.
The type of chiropractic therapy provided depends on the cause of the patient’s sciatica. A sciatica pain relief treatment plan may include several different treatments.
Spinal Adjustments. At the core of chiropractic care are spinal adjustments. Manipulation frees restricted movement of the spine and helps to restore misaligned vertebral bodies to their proper position in the spinal column. Spinal adjustment helps to reduce nerve irritability responsible for causing inflammation, muscle spasm, pain, and other symptoms related to sciatica.
In some people, sciatica may correct itself, possibly occurring only once or a couple of times. Relief is possible, but several treatments, or adjustments, will likely be needed, particularly if it has been occurring for some time. Letting Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic treat sciatic pain gives you a no-surgery and no-drugs option. Exercises can also help strengthen the muscles in the back to help prevent sciatica from recurring, but healing is apt to take some time.
Why Choose Wetherington Chiropractic?
Dr. Bart Wetherington brings years of expertise in treating sciatica and related conditions. Each patient receives a tailored treatment plan to address their unique needs.
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