Chiropractic Care for Sciatica Pain Snellville GA

Most nerves in the body are small and control pain signals for a very specific location, but the sciatic nerve is the longest and can impact the lower back and all the way down to the feet. If you’ve ever experienced pain in the sciatic nerve, you know it can be extremely painful, and it can cause other symptoms like tingling or burning. The good news is that a Snellville chiropractor will be able to identify the root cause of these symptoms and provide treatment that addresses the problem, offering long-term relief.  If you are looking for sciatica relief in Snellville GA, call our office today!

About Sciatica Pain

Though many people use the term sciatica to refer to their condition, it is more of a symptom than an actual diagnosis. Any damage or interference with the sciatic nerve can bring on these symptoms, which usually begin in the lower back and then move down the nerve and through the hips, buttocks, and upper legs. This can be caused by a number of conditions that Hand and Heart Chiropractic treats every day, like subluxations, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis. Most often, the culprit is compression of the sciatic nerve, and the management of the pain involves reducing this compression.

Managing Sciatica In Snellville GA

To deal with the pain from sciatic nerve compression, many people turn to things like muscle relaxers and pain killers, rest, heat and ice, or even physical therapy. While these methods can provide some relief, they usually don’t find and address the root cause of the issue, meaning symptoms return and worsen over time. In order to prevent this, it’s important to treat the underlying cause of your sciatic pain with treatment from a Snellville chiropractor like Dr. Dionne Anderson.

Chiropractic care has a holistic focus on the relationship between the spine and the central nervous system. Problems in the spinal vertebrae impact the nerves connected to the spinal cord, which is what causes pain like sciatica. By addressing these problems through chiropractic adjustments, a chiropractor is able to improve the overall function of the body in addition to relieving pressure on the nerves that cause pain. As the spine becomes used to being in alignment, you become less likely to develop other problems in the future that could cause a recurrence of the symptoms.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care

After a long period of pain due to sciatica, you may be skeptical that any treatment will help, including chiropractic care. However, because this pain is one of the most common reasons people visit chiropractors, there is a large body of research that shows just how effective it can be.

For example, one case study looked at a patient who suffered from fibromyalgia, migraines, and chronic neck and back pain in addition to sciatic pain. With 6 months of regular chiropractic adjustments, 95% of her complaints had been resolved. Another case study looked at a man who had sciatic pain, hypertension, and wrist pain, which resolved 100% after just two months of care.

If you are suffering from sciatic pain, Dr. Dionne Anderson at Hand and Heart Chiropractic can help. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and move towards relief. You may be surprised to learn what other things chiropractic can help with, including digestive health, immune system function, arthritis pain, blood pressure, and more! Dr. Anderson serves the nearby communities of Snellville, Stone Mountain, Conyers, Loganville, and more.

Sources

Alibhoy, N. “Resolution of Fibromyalgia Following Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Case Study.” Journalof Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research, 2011 June: 39-44. https://www.vertebralsubluxationresearch.com/2011/06/20/resolution-of-fibromyalgia-following-upper-cervical-chiropractic-care-a-case-study/

Chung, J., Brown, J., Busa, J. “Resolution of Hypertension Following Reduction of Upper Cervical Vertebral Subluxation: A Case Study.” Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research, 2014 Jan: 1-6. https://www.vertebralsubluxationresearch.com/2014/01/02/resolution-of-hypertension-following-reduction-of-upper-cervical-vertebral-subluxation-a-case-study/