Degeneration

The lumbar spine, where the

sciatic nerve begins, is the most

frequently injured area of the

spine.

Research shows that when

treated with chiropractic

adjustments, sciatica has an 8-

9% greater rate of recovery

than if patients were to use

therapy or standard medical

care.

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LIFESTYLE

Sciatica

An all too common
health complaint

he sciatic nerves are the

largest (and longest)

nerves in the body,

reaching about the size of

your thumb in diameter,

and running down the

back of each leg. When

these nerves are irritated

or affected by the

inflammation of nearby

soft tissues, doctors refer

to this as sciatica.

he largest

nerves of the

body

ne of the most common causes of sciatic leg pain is the Vertebral Subluxation

Complex. It can be accompanied by the bulging or herniation of the soft pulpy

discs which separate each spinal bone. This can irritate or put pressure on the

sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. The result can be an intense

pain shooting down either or both legs.

In the past, treatment has involved pain medications, muscle relaxers, physical

therapy, and even surgery. The chiropractic approach is to use carefully

directed and controlled pressure to remove the interference from spinal

structures. These chiropractic adjustments can be quite effective in reducing

nerve irritation and its associated pain.

Sciatica, like no other health problems that can be traced to the spine, often

respond dramatically to the restoration of normal spinal function through

conservative chiropractic care.

While it can take time, conservative chiropractic care can be quite successful in

removing the cause of sciatica and low back pain.

THE CHIROPRACTIC LIFESTYLE

Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles

and

connective tissue that make up about 60% of your body.

All of the joints in your body are part of the muscular-skeletal system

and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health.

Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for more information about a care

program that may include specific spinal adjustments, exercise

recommendations, nutritional advice or other conservative methods

care based on your health history, age current condition and

lifestyl

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ach of the two sciatic nerves is formed by four

or five nerves branching off each side of the

spinal cord and running down the back of each

leg.

ain is caused when the sciatic nerve

roots are irritated, scraped, twisted,

stretched or pinched as they exit the

spine. Causes of the impairment may

be chemical, physical or the emotional

stress of everyday living. A full-blown

sciatic flare-up can involve the entire

sciatic nerve path resulting in symptoms

of lower back pain, burning, cramping or

numbness that radiates into the thighs,

legs, ankles, feet and toes. Pain may be

limited to various points along the nerve

such as the buttocks, knee area and calf.

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