Lower back pain issues and sciatica go hand in hand. Sciatica is one of the most prominent sources of low back pain and while it may seem unbearable, it can be treated! Chiropractic treatment is one of the most popular forms of low back pain relief options available. Blakely Chiropractic has over 4 decades experience helping individuals in San Diego with their low back pain relief which is most often caused by the sciatic condition. We are very familiar with this condition and see a wide variety of clients each week seeking pain relief for this region.
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Dr. Blakely can treat the underlying causes of your lower back pain and sciatica using gentle chiropractic adustments, helping you to live without pain and get back to your normal day to day activities!
Common Lower Back Pain & Sciatica Questions
Many individuals often wonder what got to this point, where they are experiencing lower back pain symptoms and not being able to do common day-to-day activities. And while sciatica is common, many individuals aren't aware how much pain and irritation the sciatic nerve can cause when irritated or damaged. Here are a few of the most common questions we receive at Blakely Chiropractic.
What Causes Low Back Pain?
If you regularly experience lower back pain, it’s usually a sign of an underlying issue such as:
Bulging or ruptured discs
Osteoarthritis
Skeletal irregularities
Muscle and ligament strains
Perhaps you lifted something heavy and started experiencing lower back pain for a 1-2 weeks, this is nothing to worry about. But if you are experiencing lower back pain on a consistent basis, it is advised to see a chiropractor to check the root of your symptoms so you can beging chiropractic care to minimize the pain and restore the strength of your lower back.
Another condition that cause lower back pain is sciatica. This is the cause of a compressed disc in your vertebrae. If you have a herniated (bulging) disc, it can put pressure on your sciatic nerve, causing sharp pains from your lower back down your leg. Sciatica doesn't really go away without treatment.
What Causes Sciatica?
There are a wide variety of spinal issues that can lead to chronic sciatic pain from a compressed or irritated nerve. Such conditions include:
A ruptured, bulging, or herniated disc
Spinal stenosis (narrowing around the spinal cord)
Injury
Spinal tumors
Spondylolisthesis (a slipping vertebra)
Piriformis syndrome (a muscle irritating your sciatic nerve)
Being overweight or obese
Leading a sedentary lifestyle
Dr. Blakely will provide a complete exam to determine if the source of your lower back pain is actually sciatica or another issue. Once the diagnosis is finished, he will create a personalized treatment therapy plan to provide natural healing and pain relief to control the sciatic symptoms, helping you to not rely on pain medications
How Do You Treat Lower Back Pain and Sciatica?
Spinal adjustments have become the proven technique to relieve sciatic pain. There are a variety of stretches that will be discussed with you as well and this combination between adjustments and focused stretches will relieve the lower back pain you are experiencing.
Spinal adjustments are a gentle and non-invasive technique to relieve the pressure on your lower back and re-align your vertebrae. Most patients feel immediately relief after their 1st adjustment. It will minimize chronic pain, acute pain, and sciatica.
There is no reason to suffer through lower back pain when treatment is available. Dr. Blakely has helped 100s of patients with sciatica issues.
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