Sciatica Treatment
Sciatica can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels from the lower back or buttock into the leg and may interfere with walking, sitting, working, sleeping, or everyday activities. Easy Reach Chiropractic & Physical Therapy provides individualized chiropractic and physical therapy care for sciatica related to nerve irritation, disc problems, spinal joint dysfunction, muscle tightness, repetitive strain, motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions at our Lake Worth and Fort Lauderdale locations.
What Causes Sciatica?
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve or the nerve roots that form it become irritated, inflamed, or compressed. Because the sciatic nerve travels from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg, symptoms may be felt anywhere along this pathway.
Common causes and contributing factors may include a herniated or bulging disc, spinal stenosis, degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, joint dysfunction, muscle irritation, or other conditions that place pressure on or irritate the nerve. Symptoms may include low back or buttock pain that travels into the thigh, calf, or foot, along with numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness.
How Is Sciatica Diagnosed?
Diagnosing sciatica begins with a careful review of your symptoms, medical history, daily activities, and any recent injuries or accidents. A physical examination may include evaluation of lower back and leg range of motion, strength, sensation, reflexes, posture, gait, and functional movements to help determine what may be contributing to your symptoms.
When clinically appropriate, diagnostic imaging such as X-rays or MRI may be recommended to further evaluate the lumbar spine and identify conditions that may require additional care or referral.
How Is Sciatica Treated?
Treatment for sciatica depends on the underlying cause, severity of symptoms, and how the condition is affecting movement, work, sleep, and daily activities. At Easy Reach Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, treatment plans are individualized based on each patient’s examination findings, functional limitations, and specific needs.
Care may include physical therapy, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, stretching and mobility work, chiropractic care when appropriate, and other conservative treatments designed to improve mobility and function while helping reduce nerve irritation and discomfort.
Can Chiropractic Care Help With Sciatica?
Chiropractic care may be part of a personalized treatment plan for certain cases of sciatica when clinically appropriate. Because sciatic symptoms may be influenced by the movement and mechanics of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and surrounding muscles and joints, an examination can help identify musculoskeletal restrictions that may be contributing to pain or limited mobility.
At Easy Reach Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, chiropractic care may be coordinated with physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, mobility work, and other conservative treatments based on the patient’s individual findings and functional needs.
Sciatica After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Motor vehicle accidents can place sudden force on the lower back, pelvis, and surrounding muscles and joints. These forces may aggravate or contribute to irritation of the nerve roots associated with the sciatic nerve, causing pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness that travels from the lower back or buttock into the leg.
Sciatic symptoms may develop immediately after an accident or become more noticeable over the following hours or days. An evaluation can help determine whether the symptoms are related to musculoskeletal injuries or other conditions that may require additional assessment.
At Easy Reach Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, patients with accident-related sciatica are evaluated for mobility limitations, neurological symptoms, and musculoskeletal injuries that may be contributing to their symptoms. When appropriate, care may include chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, and other conservative treatment based on examination findings.
Ready to Find Relief From Sciatica?
Schedule an appointment with Easy Reach Chiropractic & Physical Therapy to discuss your sciatic symptoms and learn which treatment options may be appropriate for you. We provide individualized chiropractic and physical therapy care at our Lake Worth and Fort Lauderdale locations.
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Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461
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2001 NW 62nd St, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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