Sciatica and Low Back Pain Relief

Chiropractor in Peoria

Combat Sciatica and Low Back Pain with Chiropractic Care

Address sciatica and low back pain effectively with chiropractic care at Senara Health and Healing Center & Spa, your trusted Peoria chiropractor. As we age, low back pain becomes increasingly common, often developing gradually or after sudden movements or injuries. Lumbar discomfort can escalate into sciatica, causing painful inflammation and irritation of the nerve running from the lower back down through the legs. Senara specializes in non-invasive, natural back pain treatment, particularly for sciatic pain, utilizing Decompression Traction Therapy.

Learn more about how chiropractic care can help with natural pain back relief from our Peoria wellness clinic and schedule an appointment at Senara today!

 

What Causes Low Back Pain?

Low back pain can stem from various origins, primarily nerve compression or irritation. A protruding or herniated intervertebral disc, also known as a bulging disc, can exert pressure on nerves. Over time, degenerative disc disease can occur, leading to thinner and tougher discs that contribute to nerve irritation. Another cause may be the narrowing (stenosis) of the opening through which the nerve travels, causing issues. Additionally, the piriformis muscle, located in the buttocks, can trap the sciatic nerve, resulting in a condition known as piriformis syndrome. This can cause pain from the lower back down the leg.

Sciatica

Have you ever felt as if a white-hot poker was stabbing you in the glutes, complete with pain that travels down your leg?  If you haven't, chances are that you have heard a friend, coworker, or family member describe that sort of sensation. This description often aligns with the pain felt during sciatica. To understand sciatica, it's crucial to grasp the involvement of the sciatic nerve — the largest bundle of nerves in the human body. Comprised of five significant nerves, it travels from the lower back through the buttocks down the back of the leg. As it journeys through various openings and muscles, compression of the sciatic nerve can lead to significant lower back pain.

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Characteristics of Sciatica

  • Constant pain in only one side of the buttock or leg, but can (rarely) occur in both legs
  • Pain can travel down to different spots in the buttocks, leg, or calf, depending on the individual nerve being compressed
  • Pain varies from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation, or even an electric shock
  • Increased pain when sitting
  • Burning or tingling down the leg
  • Sharp pain making standing or walking difficult

What Causes Sciatic Pain?

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Imagine the sciatic nerve as a highway in a large city, with on- and off-ramps and traffic moving in both directions. A well-designed highway functions smoothly, but when it starts to deteriorate, a bottleneck forms. Similarly, when the sciatic nerve is pinched, signals traveling back and forth become altered, resulting in pain, tingling, or numbness. The repair process can lead to inflammation, contributing to discomfort.

Treatment for Low Back Pain and Sciatica

The good news is that chiropractic care and physical therapy can effectively alleviate sciatica and lower back pain. Chiropractors relieve nerve pressure and enhance nerve function through lower back and pelvis adjustments. Physical therapy aids in stretching and strengthening surrounding structures to prevent future issues. For cases involving disc herniation or degeneration, spinal decompression therapy is recommended to decompress the lower back and relieve nerve pressure. In severe cases, medical treatments such as pain injections, anti-inflammatory medications, or surgery may be considered.

If you’re suffering from sciatic or low back pain, it’s time to experience the benefits of chiropractic care for back pain relief. Schedule your appointment with the Peoria chiropractors at Senara today!