Sciatica is a lower back condition experienced by many who live in the St Petersburg area.
The condition causes the sciatic nerve to produce a range of symptoms from the lower back to the bottom of the foot. The development of sciatica is not always the same, but the most common cause for people between the ages of 20 and 40 is a prolapsed or herniated disc in the spinal column that presses on a spinal nerve root. Other causes could range from osteoarthritis postural changes from pregnancy and sitting in an awkward position for long periods cause brief episodes of sciatica any age group. Sciatica most commonly appears on the right side of the body.
Symptoms of Sciatica
Although the symptoms of sciatica vary widely, most people associate sciatica with pain that radiates down the right or left leg. Some people experience sharp pain in part of the leg or hip, other have pain extending down the back of the leg to the knee, tingling in the foot and muscle weakness. Some St Petersburg sciatica patients complain of a burning sensation and at times the pain in the leg can limit movement.
Dr Bond Thomas Chiropractic of St Petersburg offers treatment for sciatica that often eliminates pain and improves these conditions:
– Leg Pain
– Foot Pain
– Pain in Buttocks
– Pain in Hips
– Lower Back Pain (Lumbar)
– Range of Motion
St Petersburg Chiropractic eliminates pain in the local ligaments by directly stimulating the nervous system and unlocking restricted joints. Sciatica treatment for those suffering from sciatica in St Petersburg.
Cold Therapy:
Used to treat sciatica in st pete, reduces inflammation, taking pressure off the sciatic nerve.
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments:
Misalignment will cause pressure resulting in pain. With chiropractic adjustments from Dr Bond Thomas of St Petersburg, we relieve your pain by keeping your body in proper alignment.
Ultrasound Therapy:
Ultrasound therapy for St Pete sciatica patients uses sound waves that increase your body’s circulation and reduces muscle pains, swelling and sciatic nerve pain.
If you live in St Petersburg and are interested in learning more about some of our all natural therapies for sciatica, please call us today to schedule a consultation with Dr Bond Thomas. 727-522-1900