Pain in the lower back and hip that radiates into the leg indicates an issue with the sciatic nerve. When this condition afflicts an individual, it can cause their life to move slower, avoiding activities that irritate the sciatica symptoms. When looking for sciatica relief in St Petersburg, our healthcare clinic has many options available that can be tailored to fit your needs.
Below is a list of treatment options Suncoast Integrative Healthcare offers. These therapies may be chosen independently or grouped based on your individual goal.
- Chiropractic
- Spinal Decompression
- Platelet-Rich Plasma
Sciatica Pain Treatment
Our skilled chiropractors can help alleviate sciatic nerve pain, giving you quick relief. After a thorough consultation and exam, the chiropractor will perform adjustments appropriate for your symptoms. Adjustments will help free movement that may have become restricted due to injury, poor posture, repetitive movements, and / or aging. When the chiropractor properly realigns the associated joints and vertebra, the irritated sciatic nerve is soothed. This proper alignment reduces inflammation, spasm, hip pain, and leg pain, leading to sciatica pain relief.
A chiropractor will use a variety of adjustment techniques to achieve proper alignment of the joints and spine. These adjustments range from quick, and firm to a gentle pressure.
What Causes Sciatic Nerve Pain?
Sciatic nerve pain is caused when the nerve is pinched. This pinching can result from a herniated disc or an overgrowth of bone. Pinching of the sciatic nerve can be a result of many different conditions. Diabetes, prolonged sitting, normal age-related changes, obesity, and injury all can cause this pain.
Sciatic nerve pain is a common complaint after an auto accident. When in an accident, the impact force on the body can cause the vertebral disc to move from its natural position. The chiropractor's goal is to align this disk in the proper position, ceasing sciatic nerve pain.
Symptoms of sciatic pain include:
- Pain in the lower back / usually on one side
- Pain / numbness that radiates down the leg
- Pain after prolong sitting
- Muscle weakness
Other Treatment Options Offered for Sciatica Relief
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a process in which healing properties in your blood are isolated and used to accelerate healing. When receiving PRP, the patient’s blood is drawn, then spun in a rotating machine called a centrifuge. Rotation causes a separation of plasma and red blood cells. The isolated plasma has rich healing properties that are used in injections.
Spinal Decompression is non-surgical and works by decompressing the spine with a table and an anchor point that moves in opposite directions. This stretch allows the spine’s vertebrae to separate, introducing open space for the vertebrae to move back into its natural position.
Sciatic nerve pain can range from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing pain. If this pain is causing you to shy away from your normal activities, Suncoast Integrative Healthcare can help you step on the path back to a pain-free life.
To learn more about how we provide effective and long-lasting sciatica relief in St Petersburg, call us today at (727) 519-3757 to schedule a complimentary consultation.