Sciatica Pain Relief in Clackamas, OR

 

Starting in the lower back, the sciatic nerve goes all the way down the leg. Sciatic nerve injury and sciatica pain creates many painful symptoms such as:

• Pain
• Numbness
• Muscle Weakness
• Tingling
• Sciatica may be caused by an injury such as an auto accident, a sports injury, or it may be caused by poor posture. The sciatic nerve can be pinched in the lower back.

Treating the Problem

Most of the people suffering from sciatica turn to medication for the first method of recovery from the condition. However, at times, the pain medication may not work or be sufficient to take the pain away. In such cases, surgery seems to be the only available option.

However, it should be known that about 50% of the people who have undergone back surgery for sciatica have not been cured of the condition. Moreover, about 20% need to undergo additional back surgery. Spine experts actually state that only about 25% of the people who suffer from back issues actually have to undergo surgery for pain relief.

However, before you decide to undergo your back surgery, it is better to first contact the Empowered Health Chiropractic in Clackamas today or as quickly as possible. The team of experts and doctors there will be able to help you with all the concerns and apprehensions you have about your sciatic pain.

It is true that back surgery may at times be a permanent option for sciatica. However as it may not be required in all back pain cases, it is always better to consider trying out chiropractic care before you make a commitment or decide to undergo back surgery.

Our chiropractic doctors will diagnose sciatica with a series of orthopedic testing. Through gentle chiropractic manipulation and physical medicine procedures, sciatica symptoms can be reduced. When the spine is aligned properly, patient symptoms will begin to decrease. With some chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy, sciatica can be treated effectively.

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