Sciatica is a common issue that impacts people around the world. If you are among those suffering, Dr. Adam Bezanis at Lemont Chiropractic Center in Lemont, IL, offers natural and personalized sciatica treatments for relief.
Chiropractic Treatment for Sciatica
Sciatica is a word used to describe the various symptoms that occur when a sciatic nerve is pinched or compressed. These nerves are long, branching out from the lower spinal column and down each leg. One of them often becomes pinched when there is a herniated disc in the lower back.
While surgery was once considered the most effective way to relieve this compression, chiropractic care offers a safer, more natural method. Below, Dr. Bezanis at Lemont Chiropractic Center in Lemont, IL, shares some of the most effective chiropractic sciatica treatments.
Spinal and Extremity Adjustments
Alignment and mobility plays an important role in the health of joints, soft tissue, discs and nerves. If there is decreased mobility, or poor alignment, it can put unnecessary pressure on these components. Restoring these problems through adjustments, therefore, is a highly effective technique for getting to the root of the issue.
Decompression Therapy
Often, the back needs a good, thorough stretch to create space for the discs, nerves, and other spinal components, but that stretch can be hard to achieve. Decompression therapy utilizes a specialized table to make it happen. The bottom of the table moves slowly and gently, which stretches the spinal column. As the stretching occurs, pressure is removed from the discs and nerves, bulging or herniated discs are pulled back into their proper place, and healing nutrients are pulled to the spinal column.
Electrical Stimulation Therapy
Sometimes, a nerve becomes pinched by muscle contractions. Other times, a misalignment or herniated disc can lead to muscle tension, which further impacts the nerve. Electrical stimulation therapy uses small electrical pulses to release muscle spasms, reduce inflammation, and stimulate soft tissue healing.
Therapeutic Exercises
When the core muscles are weak, it reduces the amount of support the spine has. This can not only lead to but also worsen sciatica symptoms. Therapeutic exercises involve stretching and strengthening movements to help improve muscular support, relieve tension, and create space in the spinal column.
Cold Laser Therapy
Cold laser therapy sends light energy into the damaged tissues. It stimulates regeneration, improves circulation, reduces inflammation and swelling, and relieves tension.
Experience relief through a personalized combination of sciatica treatments from Dr. Bezanis and the team at Lemont Chiropractic Center in Lemont, IL. Call (630) 257-9132 to schedule an appointment today.