If you’re suffering from pain or numbness in the leg, it’s time to see a chiropractor, such as Dr. Tom Martin. Chiropractors are sometimes called back doctors, so they may not be the first professionals that come to mind for patients suffering from leg pain. However, leg issues are often rooted in the back and many chiropractors today can also work directly with the limbs. If you need assistance with leg pain and/or sciatica, you can find relief at Assured Health Chiropractic, serving Media, PA, and other communities nearby.
Understanding Sciatica and How Chiropractic Care Can Help
The sciatic nerve is a crucial connection between your spine and your legs. It runs through the lower back and down and through the legs, allowing your brain to communicate with your limbs. When the sciatic nerve is put under pressure, it can cause numbness or pain along the nerve’s length. This could reduce a patient’s mobility and may increase the risk of accidents.
It's crucial to relieve pressure on the nerves in these cases. A chiropractor like Dr. Martin can work with you to find the pressure source and then resolve it. Often, sciatica is caused by issues in the lower back, including with both the spine and muscles. It’s also possible that issues elsewhere in the body, such as the muscles of the pelvic region, are causing or contributing to sciatica.
This is where chiropractors like Dr. Martin come in. By ensuring that your spine is in good alignment, it may be possible to reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve. He can also work directly with tissues using soft tissue massage. If you need assistance with sciatica in Media, PA, then reach out to Assured Health Chiropractic at your earliest convenience.
Why Chiropractic Care is Often Needed For Sciatica
Taking pain relief pills may soothe your leg and back issues for a short time. Unfortunately, however, these medications alone likely aren’t reducing pressure on the sciatic nerve. Instead, they’re simply blocking the pain signals that the nerve is trying to send to your brain. This means the problem is still there, you’re just covering it up.
A chiropractor can use spinal decompression to relieve pressure on the nerve and to help the spine straighten out. Soft tissue massage, hands-on spinal manipulation, various therapeutic stretches, and many other treatments can reduce pressure on the nerve. The right custom foot orthotics may reduce pressure on the lower back and your legs, as well.
If you fail to treat sciatica, it could impact your quality of life. You might start skipping activities you love, for example, like hiking or jogging. Want to treat sciatica? Call 610 565 9426 to reach Assured Health Chiropractic and to schedule sciatica treatment in Media, PA. Dr. Martin looks forward to helping.