Sciatica Chiropractor or Physiotherapist
Sciatica is a disorder caused by the pinching or compression of a root of the spinal nerve in the lower back that runs through the leg. People with sciatica describe their symptoms in different ways, such as achy, sharp, and dull ache, or even a tingling sensation. Others have complained of a tingling or burning feeling as well. Sciatica affects the hips, lower back, and legs along the sciatic nerve, which is the longest in the body. Many conditions can lead to sciatica, such as bulging or herniated disc, osteoarthritis spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and pregnancy. Thankfully, a sciatica chiropractor or physiotherapist can treat sciatica pain. Here are a few ways physiotherapy and chiropractic can treat pain caused by sciatica.
Adjustments
Spinal manipulation and decompression therapy have been used to treat sciatica as well as pain in the back, neck, arms, and legs in chiropractic patients. These non-surgical treatment options correct misalignments, relieve pressure on intervertebral discs, joints, and nerves, and release limited spinal movements to get your body back into position while relieving pain. Chiropractic adjustments are straightforward and safe and should cause little or no pain.
Exercise
Another effective way to help people with sciatica is to make a list of exercises that are tailored to their pain, situation, and symptoms. By exercising under the guidance of a professional, your physiotherapy can help increase your range of motion, relieve your pain, and strengthen your body. Also, this type of physiotherapy can help prevent future injuries and make you a healthier and happier person.
Ultrasound
Physiotherapy with therapeutic ultrasound is an effective method that penetrates deep into joints and muscle tissue to relieve stiffness, pain, cramps, spasms, and swelling. The sound and heat waves of the ultrasound also contribute to increased blood circulation.
Massage
Releasing and relieving the pressure on the sciatic nerve is of the utmost importance, which is why massage therapy is a great option for people with sciatica. Not only can deep tissue massages release this tension, but it is also known to increase joint flexibility while reducing muscle tension and spasms. Besides, physiotherapy massages can relieve depression, promote a healthier immune system, and reduce stretch marks.
Hot/Cold Compression
Heating or icing a problem area is often overlooked. However, it’s a great treatment option for reducing inflammation and pain. Because of this, this type of therapy can help increase blood flow and control sciatic pain, which speeds up the healing process. Ice and cold compression packs are usually used in the first 48 hours after injury to relieve pain, inflammation, and swelling while heat is usually used to help with chronic illness or injury after the first 48 hours to help loosen and relax the joints and muscles.
Performance Chiropractic + Physiotherapy in Edmonton, offers chiropractic treatments, including physiotherapy and massage therapy to treat a variety of ailments. Conditions treated include sciatica, back pain, sports injuries, migraines, headaches, and many more.
