Sciatica Care in Greenville
Sciatica is a neurological condition that may originate in the back or the hip. It results in a variety of symptoms, including constant pain on one side of the buttocks, shooting pain that makes standing difficult, or burning and tingling sensations down the leg. The pain can be excruciating and may involve the back, hip, leg or foot in one or both legs. People sometimes describe it as a bad toothache in the legs.
Medical doctors typically give pain medications for sciatica. Then, when that no longer provides relief, surgery is often recommended.
Discovering the Root Cause of Sciatica
A variety of conditions or injuries can contribute to sciatica, including
- Disc injuries or herniations or other degenerative conditions
- Obesity
- Prolonged sitting (including driving)
Dr. Brown will conduct a thorough examination, which may include Rare Earth X-rays, to determine the underlying cause of your sciatica symptoms. Then he’ll design a customized care plan to address your unique situation. At Brown Chiropractic Center, our approach to helping your body heal from sciatica may include the following, depending on your condition:
- Cervical traction
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Lumbar traction
- Soft tissue therapy
- Spinal decompression therapy
Our Successful Strategy
We have had great success with our comprehensive approach to correcting the underlying causes of sciatica pain. Once we have helped your spine achieve proper alignment and stability, we will introduce rehabilitative exercises to strengthen the area further. If your job requires you to sit for long periods, we will recommend exercises to do on your own to minimize further problems.
Using these safe, conservative techniques and therapies, we can often prevent the need for more invasive approaches to addressing sciatica pain.
Book an Appointment Today
Sciatica pain won’t get better on its own. Contact us today to schedule your first appointment.
