Find out the best way to deal with acute or chronic sciatic nerve pain.
Sciatica is not a condition but rather a symptom that you experience as the result of an underlying problem within the neuro/musculoskeletal system. If you are experiencing a burning, tingling pain that runs from the hip down to the buttock and the leg, then you might have sciatica. If you are dealing with sciatica, find out how our Attleboro, MA, chiropractor, Dr. Jason Miller, can help alleviate your symptoms and improve how your body functions!
What causes sciatica?
In many cases, sciatica is the result of sciatic nerve compression. Other causes of sciatica include:
How is sciatica diagnosed?
Since sciatica is a symptom of something else that’s going on, the first thing our Attleboro chiropractic specialist will do is go through your medical history and perform a thorough physical evaluation.
In some instances, depending on other symptoms you are experiencing or your medical history, we may recommend imaging tests such as x-rays or an MRI.
How can a chiropractor help my sciatica?
The goal of chiropractic treatment is to improve how the body functions by facilitating the body’s natural healing response. Many people turn to chiropractic care because it is a non-medicinal and non-surgical way to treat a variety of conditions.
Once we figure out what is causing your sciatica we can create a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs and health. In many cases, there will be several complementary therapies and options to help ease your symptoms and improve your condition. Some of these treatments include:
Dealing with sciatica in Attleboro, MA? Not sure what’s causing your symptoms? If so, it’s time to turn to the experts at Miller Chiropractic Health Center for a diagnosis. We will be happy to get to the root of your sciatic pain and help you treat the problem more effectively, —just call (508) 226-2333 today!