One major complaint of back pain is due to sciatica. Sciatica is an irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. This nerve is the largest in the body, and the reason it causes back pain is that it runs from the spine into the lower back and branches off into each leg. The area that is being affected determines which side the pain is felt on. Often, only one leg is afflicted.
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Why Does This Kind of Back Pain Occur?
Here is a list of some of the common reasons for sciatica:
- Disc problems
- Being overweight
- Pregnancy
- Spinal diseases
- Cancer
- Inflammatory diseases
Relief care recommended by medical doctors:
- Epidural steroids
- Muscle relaxers
- NSAIDS (ex. Ibuprofen)
- Surgery to remove a bulging disc or a tumor
While these things can all lead to some form of relief, they do not address the underlying cause of this kind of back pain. Therefore, it is very possible that it will continue to happen again and again. Also, many people prefer to try a more natural approach first, rather than risking medication side effects and the risks of invasive surgical procedures. Does a natural, non-invasive approach that addresses the root cause exist?
Back Pain Alleviated by Upper Cervical Chiropractic
I often see patients who are dealing with back pain and sciatica. I begin by taking a closer look at the upper cervical neck, specifically the top two vertebrae (the C1 and C2). The proper alignment of these bones is vital to the entire posture of the back. A misalignment here can cause the spine to compensate by shifting out of position. This can affect the sciatic nerve and cause it to become irritated, leading to back pain and other symptoms of sciatica.
Once the misalignment is found, I use a specific upper cervical technique and customize the adjustment for each individual patient. Many have reported a decrease in symptoms, some having sciatica and back pain go away completely once the spine is back in proper alignment.
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