Sciatica Treatment from Our Chiropractor in Tallahassee

Sciatica patients who visit our Magnolia Wellness Center in Tallahassee, FL are often surprised to learn that sciatica is not just pain.  There are a variety of other symptoms sufferers experience beyond pain.  Using only natural therapies that avoid medication or surgery, our chiropractor brings relief to our patients and helps them regain their lifestyles they once loved.

Understanding Sciatica

The various types of discomfort associated with sciatica all occur when the sciatic nerve undergoes compression.  The sciatic nerve is the largest human nerve.  Originating in the lower portion of the spine, it runs through the buttocks, down the legs, and into each foot. 

Our chiropractor cites a number of conditions and injuries that cause sciatica.  The most common include:

• Herniated discs
• Bone spurs
• Excess weight
• Pregnancy
• Extended time seated
• Accident or injury
• Spinal stenosis
• Vertebral misalignment

The most common complaint from our sciatica patients is pain or other discomfort that occurs anywhere along the path of the sciatic nerve.  Back and/or leg pain is particularly prevalent.  Some individuals experience a searing pain that extends from a buttock down the back of the associated leg.  Others describe a heavy, numb, or weak feeling in a leg or a tingling sensation.

Chiropractic Treatment Options

Our chiropractor offers the latest in chiropractic therapy to relieve the symptoms of sciatica.  Using specific spinal manipulation techniques and adjustments, our doctor can restore an unhealthy spine to a natural position to relieve pain.  These natural therapies also help patients assume a higher physical activity level and achieve a greater range of motion.

The first step toward relief from sciatica is an initial consultation at our Tallahassee, FL clinic, which includes a comprehensive physical examination and evaluation of health history, complaints, and symptoms.  Once our doctor determines exactly what is causing compression of a patient’s sciatic nerve, each patient receives a customized treatment plan.

This plan often includes more than one type of therapy.  In addition to using adjustments to move spinal components back into their proper position, it often includes prescribed exercises.  Some patients benefit from ice/cold therapy as well.

Schedule a Consultation with Our Tallahassee, FL Chiropractor

Do you miss your favorite activities?  Sciatica treatment at Magnolia Wellness Center in Tallahassee, FL can increase the health of your spine and help with pain associated with this disorder.  Our chiropractor creates treatment plans that recognize that every patient’s needs are unique.  To find out how our natural healing techniques can improve your life, call us today at 850-656-6606 to schedule a consultation with our doctor of chiropractic.