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A Free Report on Sciatica from Back to Healthcare

Sciatica is a distracting pain that begins in the lower back and extends down the back of one or both legs. It typically worsens with periods of sitting or standing.

We can help. We have an excellent track record in helping those suffering from sciatic leg pain.

Sciatica can often result from problems in your lower back. The sciatic nerve branches off the spinal cord in the lower back. It extends down the length of each leg to the toes of each foot. It's the largest and longest nerve in the body formed from five separate nerves that in places, is as big in diameter as your thumb!

Muscle weakness, numbness or a tingling sensation in the legs can result when the sciatic nerve is compromised or compressed in some way. The discs between the spinal bones of the lower back are common culprits. That’s why our patients report such great results.

Trauma can cause one or more discs to bulge. This crowds nearby nerves, causing irritation and inflammation. Coughing, sneezing or other kinds of movement can be painful. If neglected, the nerve irritation extends down one or both legs along the sciatic nerves. The pain appears in the leg, but the problem may actually be in the lower back!

While it may be more convenient to take muscle relaxers, pain medicine or resort to drastic surgery, chiropractic care is a far wiser choice. Fooling your body with medication won’t actually fix the problem. And physical therapy merely increases your tolerance to the pain. Instead, chiropractic adjustments are quite effective in relieving the nerve irritation that is actually the source of the problem.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, or know someone who is, don’t wait! Neglected, spinal problems worsen and rarely resolve on their own. Delaying action often makes correction more difficult later.

Call our office to schedule an appointment. A thorough examination can reveal if you’re a good candidate for today’s safe and natural chiropractic care. Or, arrange a no-obligation consultation to discuss your problem and get your questions answered.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

How do you get sciatica?

It’s easy to trace some spinal problems to an event, such as a car accident. Yet, sciatica is often the result of cumulative damage. Years of bad posture, poor muscle tone, excess weight or countless other causes sets the stage. Then, something simple like bending over to tie your shoes can trigger an episode. Spinal decay can be another culprit. Instead of disc thinning that puts pressure on the sciatic nerve roots, arthritic bone spurs can intrude into the space normally reserved for the nerve.

Can chiropractic cure sciatica?

Actually, chiropractic doesn’t cure anything! Only your body can do that. The chiropractic approach to sciatica (and other health problems) is to help restore the way your spine works, reducing nerve irritation and revitalizing your own healing ability.

How much chiropractic care will be needed?

Most sciatica patients are delighted with the results they get after weeks or months of care. Naturally, this varies from patient to patient. After a relapse or two, many discover that years of neglect have produced spinal instabilities that never fully heal. These patients elect to continue with periodic chiropractic checkups. It’s up to you.

What if I don’t remember any “trauma?”

This is a common refrain. Because our bodies are unusually adaptive, we can often accommodate a variety of stresses for years. Finally, like the “straw that broke the camel’s back,” we turn or bend funny and suddenly our spine succumbs to the accumulation of stress.

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