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Sciatica and the Sciatica Nerve and Chiropractic

One common cause of sciatica is Piriformis Syndrome. Piriformis syndrome is named after the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is located in the lower part of the spine, connects to the thighbone, and assists in hip rotation. The sciatic nerve runs beneath the piriformis muscle. This muscle is susceptible to injury from a slip and fall, hip arthritis, or a difference in leg length. Such situations can cause cramping and spasm to develop in the piriformis muscle, thereby pinching the sciatic nerve and causing inflammation and pain. Sciatic nerve compression may result in the loss of feeling or numbness and tingling, paralysis of a single limb or group of muscles, and loss of sleep due to symptoms.

Chiropractic is very successful at helping to alleviate and reduce the symptoms of sciatic nerve pain. This is done by using chiropractic adjustments to the low back and pelvis. Sometimes we will also utilize a pelvic drop piece adjustment on the table which is much easier on the body. This will be used to help realign and balance the pelvis. The adjustments are designed to remove the blockage that is pinching the sciatic nerve and causing the pain. Massage therapy may be used to reduce muscle spasms in the low back, buttocks and leg. Chiropractors have been recognized as experts in the field of low back and sciatic nerve problems for years and offer a drug free non-invasive approach to treating sciatica. You will be amazed at the difference!