Chiropractic and Sciatica

Sciatica can also be related to various non-spinal conditions, such as constipation, advanced diabetes, tumours and even some vitamin deficiencies. Other musculoskeletal conditions can result in a bout of sciatica. Spasms, hypertonicities, and bursitic conditions in and around the hip and gluteal region can also irritate the sciatic nerve.

Sciatica is ultimately about inflammation of the nerve. Therefore, rest, ice when acute and care not to cause further irritation, will cause the pain to eventually resolve by itself. However, if the original cause is not identified and corrected, further episodes are a very real possibility. This process of spontaneous resolution may take weeks and often is not complete; often leaving the individual with residual leg or hip pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and reduced stamina, especially with walking.

It is best with these conditions to get some professional advice as early attention can often mean much earlier resolution. As chiropractors, we have been recognized as experts in the area of low back problems and sciatica for decades. Consequently, it would behoove someone suffering from sciatica to seek the help of a reliable and experienced chiropractor.

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