SCIATICA & LEG PAIN

Running down the back of your legs from the low back is the longest nerve of the body called the sciatic nerve. When this nerve is irritated or pinched causing radiating pain form the low back into the legs, it is referred to as sciatica.

THE MEDICAL APPROACH:
The medical approach to sciatica is symptom treatment with painkillers, muscle relaxers, and orthopedic devices such as traction and physical therapy. Sciatica is particuarly frustrating to treat with drugs, because, in many cases even strong painkillers bring little or no relief. However, relief may be obtained by injecting painkillers directly into the nerve roots. As with all painkillers, there is a risk of dependency. Orthopedic surgery may be resorted to if the pain persists.

THE CHIROPRACTIC APPROACH:
The Chiropractic approach is to restore proper positioning and spinal mechanics to the low back removing nerve impingement and relieving sciatica.

Chiropractic care appears to have the most effect on sciatica when problems first occur. However, even in those who have suffered for longer periods, and have been through the "medical runaround" (from specialist to specialist), chiropractic may provide excellent results. Too many people who suffer from lumbosciatalgia, disc disease, or disc protrusion think the only sources of help are drugs, physiotherapy, and painkillers. Chiropractic care is the drug-free, natural alternative. Even in cases of severe health conditions, it is not too late to enjoy the benefits of chiropractic care. PLEASE DON’T WAIT!