Sciatica is usually caused when a herniated disk or bone spur in the spine presses on the L5/ SI nerve root. This can be quite a painful event. Often when the patient moves there is increased pressure onto the thick sciatic nerve. The nerve forms from the spine at the L5/S1 levels and can be trapped by the piriformis muscle. The sciatic nerve passes thru the sciatic notch. Pain originates in the spine and radiates down the back of the leg. Sciatica typically affects only one side of the body. The lower back pain one feels with a serious case of sciatica is often intense and will interfere with your normal activities of daily living. The Back Pain Project could be your lifeline for the relief of sciatic nerve pain.
Lie down and bend your knees upwards.
Cross the affected leg over your other leg and bend it upwards toward your chest.
Grab your knee with one hand and your ankle in your other hand. …
Hold for 30 seconds to a minute and release.
Repeat this several times throughout the day
Chiropractic care for the L5/S1 nerve begins with taking pressure off the L5/S1 disc. This is done by a chiropractic adjustment followed by Cold Laser Therapy, to help fire up the nerve that has been impinged thus irritating the sciatic nerve. When the sciatic pain starts to subside The Back Pain Project will start decompression therapy to allow the disc to heal at the spinal level, often the beginning point of sciatica. No treatment plan is complete without a home exercise program to allow the nerves, muscles, discs, and bones to heal properly when all the offending impingements are relieved.
If the patient follows thru with sciatic treatment recommendations from The Back Pain Project they will see a dramatic improvement in pain levels. There are several added benefits to the sciatic regimen from Dr.Mc Kay. Most of our patients are able to resume pain-free. life. Almost all report much-improved sleep quality as well. If you decide that you would like to try our treatment for sciatica call us at 203-656-3638. Dress in comfortable clothes and bring your MRI imaging studies that diagnosed sciatica.
