If you are experiencing pain or numbness in the leg, it may be because you have sciatica. Sciatica is a common condition that is often rooted in the back. Unfortunately, without treatment, sciatica is unlikely to be resolved. The good news is that non-invasive treatment can provide relief. If you live in or near Milton, GA, and suffer from sciatica, Dr. Andrew Wiese can help you feel well again. Let’s take a look at how chiropractic care can help with this condition.
A Brief Overview of Sciatica
Chiropractors are sometimes called back doctors, and in practice, many chiropractors focus on the back. However, chiropractic care can resolve issues throughout the body. Ultimately, your spine is the foundation for your body and issues with the spine can cause pain and numbness elsewhere, including in your legs.
The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back down through the leg. If your spine is out of alignment, it can cause pressure on the sciatic nerve. This can produce pain, tingling, and numbness. If you have been in a car accident, suffered a slip and fall, or otherwise have experienced a traumatic event, it may have knocked your spine out of proper alignment. Alignment issues can also result from bad posture, wearing the wrong shoes, using furniture that doesn’t provide ample support, and many other things. Besides causing back pain, this misalignment could also cause pain and numbness in the leg by pressuring the sciatic nerve.
By correcting the alignment of the spine, it may be possible to reduce the pressure on the sciatic nerve, thus resolving the symptoms. People who reside near Milton, GA, can receive sciatica treatment by working with Dr. Wiese.
Chiropractic Care and Sciatica
Unlike other forms of healthcare, chiropractic care does not rely on medication. Instead, chiropractors use their hands and various tools to treat physical issues, including misalignment of the spine. Chiropractic adjustments can ease pressure on the sciatic nerve, thus resulting in sciatica relief.
Other types of treatment can also help. Soft tissue massage, for example, can relieve muscle tension, which may reduce pressure on the nerve. Electric muscle stimulation can also be highly effective for reducing muscle tension. Flexion-distraction therapy can take pressure off herniated spinal discs. If you’re looking for sciatica relief in Milton, GA, call 678-404-8944 to reach Dr. Wiese. He’d be happy to discuss the various treatment options and what might work best for you.
