Sciatica Pain: Exploring Solutions
Discovering How The Right Care Might Offer Relief from Sciatica Symptoms
Hey there, fellow seekers of pain relief! Today, we're diving into a topic that's been sending shivers down the spines of many – sciatica. If you've ever experienced that sharp, shooting pain radiating from your lower back down to your legs, you know what I'm talking about. But fear not, because we're about to explore a potential solution that many don't relate to being a sciatica treatment: chiropractic care. So let's get to it and unravel the mysteries of whether chiropractic can really help tame the sciatic beast.
First, it's vital to understand that chiropractic care is NOT simply "popping bones". Chiroprpactic is a profession with lots of treatments under its umbrella. Treatments that include spinal manipulative therapy (popping bones), exercise/rehabilitation, stretching, therapies, low level laser, spinal decompression for disc herniations, balance work, muscle work, and even acupuncture to name a few. If that were not enough, here at Creek Stone, we offer a team of providers to attack our patients' problems and the team includes our medical provider, a chiropractor, massage therapists, exercise instruction, and an acupuncturist. All poised to meet your pain head on.
Understanding the Sciatica Struggle:
Before we delve into the chiropractic realm, let's understand the foe we're up against. Sciatica isn't just an inconvenience; it's a tormentor that can make even the simplest movements feel like a huge effort. This condition occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and down the legs, gets pinched or irritated. The result? Sometimes excruciating pain, tingling, and numbness.
What Does Treatment Look Like?
It all starts with the diagnosis. If we get the diagnosis correct, then we stand a better chance at treating the pain effectively. If sciatica starts with a disc herniation, spinal decompression, low-level laser, exercise movements called directional preference, and neurodynamic stretches will likely do the trick. Even in something as major as a disc herniation, we have seen patients recover in about 5-10 days on average.
If the pain is generated by piriformis syndrome, we can treat that accordingly. If it is gluteal tendinopathy, that is a different set of treatments that include trigger point injections with our medical provider, muscle work with our chiropractor, and targetted exercises combined with low-level laser.
Treatment all starts with the diagnosis and our chiropractor is Board Certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and can typically nail down the diagnosis.
Customized Care:
One treatment certainly doesn't fit all patients. Not in the chiropractic world at least. A seasoned, evidence-based chiropractor doesn't just toss out generic solutions, popping everyone that comes in and claiming they're healed. They'll assess your unique situation, taking into account your medical history, lifestyle, and the severity of your sciatica. Then, as discussed, they'll craft a customized plan to tackle your pain at its roots. It's like having a tailor-made suit, but for your compaint!
The Final Say:
So, can chiropractic care be your sciatica cure? It's essential to remember that results can vary, but for everything we treat here at Creek Stone, we have a 77% success rate. That covers everything we treat including plantar fasciitis, migraines, disc issues, and so much more. For sciatica, I would estimate the number to be even higher.
If you're thinking, "I wish I could find sciatica treatment near me," then wonder now more. If you think we can help you, give us a call at 806-355-3000 and let us get you on the books. Remember, surgery last. Evidence-based conservative care like is available to the Texas Panhandle and Amarillo, TX area here at Creek Stone Integrated Medical.....first!
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Dr. Jeff Williams, DC, FIANM, DABFP, FMS is double Board Certified as a Fellow in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Orthopedics as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Professionals, Certified in Functional Movement Systems, expert witness in personal injury cases, and chiropractor in Amarillo, TX. As an Amarillo chiropractor, Dr. Williams treats chronic pain, disc pain, low back pain, neck pain, whiplash injuries, and more. Dr. Williams is also the host of The Chiropractic Forward Podcast (https://www.chiropracticforward.com). Through the podcast, Dr. Williams teaches fellow chiropractors and advocates weekly for evidence-based, patient-centered practice through current and relevant research. If you have any questions for Dr. Williams, feel free to email at [email protected] Learn more about Dr. Williams and his practice at https://www.amarillochiropractor.com.
Dr. Williams was voted Best Chiropractor In Amarillo in the Best of Amarillo 2020 & 2021. Dr. Williams's full-time Amarillo chiropractic practice is Creek Stone Integrated Medical at 3501 SW 45th St., Ste. T, Amarillo, TX 79109. If you are searching for a chiropractor near me, Dr. Williams is your Amarillo Chiropractor.
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