When the sciatic nerve becomes irritated, it can result in extreme pain. The pain of sciatica normally starts from the lumbar area all the way to the knee and thigh. This nerve is the largest nerve in the human body and originates from the nerve roots in the spinal cord, extending through the lower limb.
If you are suffering from extreme backache, this could be as a result of a lumbar disc herniation that is directly pressing on the nerve. The sciatic nerve can become irritated or even inflamed. Some of the reasons for this type of condition include internal bleeding, infections around the lumbar spine, or lumbar injury.
Lumbar Pain and Sciatica
Lumbar pain can worsen with other illnesses such as degenerative arthritis of the spine, slipped disc, or trauma. When you experience this kind of discomfort in your back, you may feel numbness, a burning sensation in the lower back, or tingling in the back of your leg. Sometimes the pain can radiate around the buttock or hip area, thus making walking very difficult indeed.
Some people think that a spa massage can relieve their sciatic pain for good. However, doctors have found that a massage is only a temporary solution and the pain will return shortly after. An experienced Chiropractor applies pressure to the inflamed areas in the lower back muscle. Such treatments will need to be repeated every 7 to 10 days before the patient can see positive results.
When Conventional Approaches Fail To Relieve Sciatica
If you have tried all the supplements and pain medications for your sciatic discomfort without any results, you should consider undergoing chiropractic care. This is a non-surgical therapy that uses natural methods. The main purpose of chiropractic treatment is to help your body heal itself. This type of care is non-invasive and drug free.
The type of chiropractic therapy you need will depend on the cause of your backache. There are different treatments available such as ice cold therapies, ultrasound, spinal adjustments, and many more. TENS, Ice cold therapy helps reduce the inflammation to control your discomfort. The ultrasound treatment applies gentle heat created by sound waves that absorb deep into the tissues.
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a battery-operated portable machine that sends electrical current into the muscles. Physical therapists and chiropractors use the large version of this unit. There is also the spinal manipulations therapy, which is highly recommended by physicians. Manipulations allow better movement in the spinal cord and helps restore the misaligned vertebral back into its proper position. These adjustments help reduce the nerve irritability and prevent it from becoming further inflamed. This type of therapy is so safe and effective that most chiropractors prefer using it for sciatic discomfort.
Other Possible Causes of Sciatica and Leg Pain Should Be Considered
If your lumbar pain is caused by other disorders that are beyond the scope of a Chiropractor, you should consider speaking with your family doctor first. If the Chiropractor determines that your disorder requires further treatment with another doctor, you will be referred accordingly. However, you can still continue receiving non-invasive and painless treatments under the care of a Chiropractor as well as another doctor.
